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What is the chief reason for rainfall in the Eastern Coastal Part in winter?
Question

What is the chief reason for rainfall in the Eastern Coastal Part in winter?

A.

South West Monsoon

B.

Western Disturbances

C.

Returning Monsoon

D.

None of these

Correct option is C

Ans.(c) Returning Monsoon

Explanation:
The correct answer is Returning Monsoon. The Eastern Coastal region of India receives winter rainfall due to the retreating monsoon, which carries moisture from the Bay of Bengal.

Information Booster:
Tamil Nadu receives most of its annual rainfall from the retreating monsoon.
● These winds move from northeast to southwest direction.
● The retreating monsoon occurs from October to December.
● It is different from the Southwest monsoon, which brings summer rain.
● The rainfall affects Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha.
● The Bay of Bengal supplies moisture to the retreating monsoon winds.

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