GK
INDIAN GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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Which state receives rainfall from north-east monsoons:
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Orissa
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Andhra Pradesh
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Tamil Nadu
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Kerala
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -While the southwest monsoon provides India with about 75 percent of the rainfall it receives, the northeastern monsoon brings substantial rainfall to Tamil Nadu, south-inner Karnataka, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema, Puducherry and Kerala.
Detailed explanation-2: -Tamil Nadu receives the bulk of its annual rainfall during the northeast monsoon, which prevails between October and December.
Detailed explanation-3: -A) Tamil Nadu is the only area that receives about half of its rainfall from north-east monsoon winds. B) Kerala is the only state receiving very heavy rainfall from the southwest monsoon winds. C) In India, the southwest monsoon is stronger than the northeast monsoon.
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