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Which region receives its highest rainfall during the retreating monsoon season?

AWestern Rajasthan

BNorthern Plains

CCoromandel Coast

DCentral Highlands

Answer:

C. Coromandel Coast

Read Explanation:

  • The Coromandel Coast receives the bulk of its annual rainfall during the retreating monsoon season (October-November), primarily due to tropical cyclones and depressions originating over the Bay of Bengal.

Related Questions:

Which of the following statements are correct?

  1. The retreating monsoon is marked by clear skies and high daytime temperatures.

  2. The oppressive weather in early October is due to moist land and low humidity.

  3. Cyclonic depressions during this season are mostly destructive and occur in the Bay of Bengal.

Which of the following statements are correct?

  1. The retreating monsoon is associated with a rapid fall in temperature in North India during October.

  2. This season experiences rainfall in the northwestern part of India.

  3. The retreating monsoon brings heavy rainfall to the eastern coastal areas.

South west monsoon first reaches in which Indian state ?

Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the cold weather season.

  1. Freezing temperatures can occur in parts of Northern India during this season.
  2. The cold weather season begins during June.

    Consider the following statements Which of the following statements are correct?

    1. Cyclones from the Mediterranean cross over Pakistan before affecting India.

    2. Their route enhances moisture intake from both Caspian Sea and Persian Gulf.

    3. These cyclones have no influence over southern India.