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Which among the following coastal regions receives the maximum share of its annual rainfall during the retreating monsoon season?

AKonkan Coast

BMalabar Coast

CCoromandel Coast

DGujarat Coast

Answer:

C. Coromandel Coast

Read Explanation:

  • The Coromandel Coast (southeastern India) receives most of its annual rainfall during October and November due to cyclonic depressions and retreating monsoon winds.

  • Other coastal regions mainly receive rainfall during the southwest monsoon.

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