Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major cause of rainfall in India?

  1. South East Monsoon

  2. South West Monsoon

  3. North Eastern Monsoon

  4. North Western Monsoon
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Southwest Monsoon (June-September) brings about 70-80% of India's annual rainfall and is the primary cause of rainfall across most of the country. The Northeast Monsoon brings rain mainly to Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.

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