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The retreating southwest monsoon begins withdrawing from which of the following regions first?

AWestern Ganga Plain

BEastern Rajasthan

CGujarat

DWestern Rajasthan

Answer:

D. Western Rajasthan

Read Explanation:

  • The withdrawal of the southwest monsoon begins in early September from western Rajasthan, marking the onset of the retreating phase.


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