Question

The Ganga delta and coastal plains of which state are affected by storms with heavy rains almost every third or fifth day in July and August?

• A. Odisha
• B. Gujarat
• C. Maharashtra
• D. Tamil Nadu

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Odisha

• During July and August, the monsoon trough, a low-pressure area extending across northern India, often shifts southward, influencing Odisha's weather patterns. • The Bay of Bengal is a breeding ground for low-pressure systems and depressions, which frequently form and move towards the Indian coastline.