Question

The North-East Monsoon winds produce rainfall in which region of India, primarily during the winter season?

• A. West Bengal and Odisha
• B. Gujarat and Rajasthan
• C. East Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh
• D. Punjab and Haryana

Answer 1

Answer:

C. East Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh

North East monsoon or season of retreating monsoon

• During winter, while retreating back, winds become northeast and such winds, when they cross the Bay of Bengal, become moist and produce rainfall in east Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. Such winds are called N-E Monsoon winds. These produce 40-60 cm rain on Tamil Nadu coast during winter