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Tamil Nadu receives most rainfall in winter due to

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

Answer options

  1. The South East Trade Winds
  2. Retreating Monsoon
  3. Westerly Depression
  4. Occlusion

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Retreating Monsoon

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B. Retreating Monsoon šŸ“š Explanation: Tamil Nadu receives the majority of its annual rainfall during the winter months (October to December) from the North-East or Retreating Monsoon. These winds pick up moisture as they cross the Bay of Bengal. While most of India gets rain from the South-West monsoon in summer, the Eastern Ghats block those winds from Tamil Nadu. This winter rain is critical for the state's agriculture.