INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

SOILS AND NATURAL VEGETATION

NATURAL VEGETATION INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which one of the following states receives the highest rainfall during winter months? [NDA 1994]
A
Punjab
B
Kerala
C
Meghalaya
D
Tamil Nadu
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Tamil Nadu receives the highest rainfall during the winter season due to northeast trade winds.

Detailed explanation-2: -In Tamil Nadu, Chinnakallar is situated in the Coimbatore district. In the summer season, this area received the highest rainfall.

Detailed explanation-3: -Kerela and Tamil Nadu are the parts of India which recieve winter rainfall because these are the coastal regions found in the South which is affected by Western disturbances. Was this answer helpful?

Detailed explanation-4: -Hence, Tamil Nadu receives most of its rain from north east and retreating monsoons during winter season.

Detailed explanation-5: -Option A – North-east trade winds is the main reason behind winter rainfall in Tamil Nadu. As the state is situated in the eastern coast of India, the southern portion of India receives rainfall from the Southwest monsoons which are obstructed by the Western Ghats.

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