Multiple choice

During the period of south west monsoon , Tamil Nadu remains dry because

  1. The winds do not reach this area

  2. there are no mountains this area

  3. it lies in the rain shadow area

  4. the temperature is too high to let the winds cool down

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C Correct answer
Explanation

During southwest monsoon, the Western Ghats block the moisture-laden winds, causing heavy rainfall on the windward side (west coast). Tamil Nadu, located on the leeward (eastern) side, receives very little rainfall as it lies in the rain shadow area.