Which areas of India receive rainfall from North-East Monsoon ?
Correct Answer: B. A, C & D
Explanation: The North-East Monsoon occurs during October to December, when the South-West Monsoon retreats from the Indian subcontinent. The North-East Trade Winds blow from the land (northeast) towards the sea (southwest) . These winds are dry over northern India , but when they cross the Bay of Bengal , they pick up moisture . The moisture-laden winds from the Bay of Bengal strike the eastern coast of Peninsular India , causing rainfall . The main regions are: Tamil Nadu Coast receives maximum rainfall (around 50–60% of its annual total). Southern Andhra Pradesh receives moderate rainfall. South-Eastern Karnataka receives limited rainfall, especially adjoining Tamil Nadu border areas. During the South-West Monsoon (June – September), these areas lie in the rain-shadow region of the Western Ghats, hence get less rain. But in the North-East Monsoon, the winds blow from sea to land (from Bay of Bengal toward the coast), causing heavy rains here. PYQ’s Solution English 13 Major Rivers and Lakes