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Consider the following statements: -1. Tamil Nadu is the only area which receives about half of its rainfall from north-east monsoon winds. -2. Kerala is the only state receiving very heavy rainfall from the south-west monsoon winds. -3. In India, the south-west monsoon is stronger than the north-east monsoon. Which of these are correct statements?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 1, 2 and 3
  2. 1 and 2
  3. 1 and 3
  4. 2 and 3

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 1 and 3

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) 1 and 3 šŸ“š Explanation: Statement 1 is correct because Tamil Nadu relies heavily on the North-East monsoon winds for roughly half of its annual rainfall due to its rain-shadow location. Statement 3 is also correct because the South-West monsoon is much stronger and brings over 75% of India's total rainfall. Statement 2 is incorrect because while Kerala receives heavy rainfall from the South-West monsoon, it is not the only state to do so, as the entire west coast and Northeast India experience similar heavy downpours.