WBCS.LIVE practice question

The retreating southwest monsoon brings maximum rainfall to ____________.

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

Answer options

  1. Malabar Coast
  2. Konkan Coast
  3. Utkal Coast
  4. Coromandel Coast

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Coromandel Coast

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) Coromandel Coast šŸ“š Explanation: During the months of October and November, the southwest monsoon winds begin to retreat from the Indian subcontinent. As these northeast-bound winds cross the Bay of Bengal, they pick up significant moisture. This moisture is then heavily precipitated over the Coromandel Coast, providing Tamil Nadu with its primary winter rainfall.