Multiple choice

India receives most of her rains from:

  1. The North-east monsoon

  2. The retreating South-west monsoon

  3. The South west monsoon

  4. Tropical cyclones
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C Correct answer
Explanation

India receives over 70% of its annual rainfall from the southwest monsoon (June-September). The northeast monsoon brings rain to Tamil Nadu but is much smaller overall. Tropical cyclones are seasonal and localized.

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