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West Bengal gets most of its rainfall from

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

Answer options

  1. South West monsoon
  2. Bay of Bengal branch of Indian monsoon
  3. Northeast monsoon
  4. Arabian Sea branch of Indian monsoon

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Bay of Bengal branch of Indian monsoon

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Bay of Bengal branch of Indian monsoon šŸ“š Explanation: West Bengal receives the majority of its annual rainfall from the Bay of Bengal branch of the South-West Monsoon. These moisture-laden winds enter the state from the south and southeast, hitting the Himalayas and causing heavy precipitation. This rainfall is critical for the state's agriculture, particularly rice cultivation.