Comprehension Passage
Direction: In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. Choose the correct word from the given options which fits the blank appropriately.
The southwest monsoon derives its name from winds that ___(1)___ from the south-westerly ___(2)___ in the Indian subcontinent. We often ___(3)___ about “southwest winds” in various news reports or weather forecasts. But rarely do we ___(4)___ about the "source" of these winds. These come from a powerhouse known as Mascarene High, located more than 4,000 kilometres ___(5)___ India.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 2
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direction
2
way
3
corner
4
side