Question

Which of the following statements are correct?

1. The retreating monsoon results in widespread rain over the eastern coastal regions of India.

2. Karnataka receives maximum rainfall during June-July.

3. Cyclonic storms during retreating monsoon contribute to the rainfall on the Coromandel Coast.

• A. 1 & 2
• B. 1 & 3
• C. 2 & 3
• D. All are correct

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 1 & 3

• Karnataka receives its maximum rainfall during June-July, not during the retreating monsoon.

• The other two statements are correct.