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In Northeast monsoon season, the amount of rainfall decreases from ____ to ____.

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  1. West, east

  2. East, west

  3. North, south

  4. South, north

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Normally, the northeast monsoon rain is associated with cyclonic formation. In this season, the amount of rainfall decreases from east to west.

What is the Tamil name for rainy season?

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  1. Muduvenil

  2. Khulir

  3. Pin Pani

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Seasons in Tamil nadu

Seasons   Tamil Name
Summer (April to August)    Illavenil, Muduvenil
Rainy (August to December)    Khar season khulir
Winter (December to Apirl)    Mun pani, Pin pani

When compared to summer, the relative humidity in Tamil Nadu is found to be _____.

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  1. Lower in winter

  2. Higher in winter

  3. Moderate in winter

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The relative humidity in Tamil Nadu is found to be higher when compared to summer. The average humidity of the air is about 68% in the month of May, whereas it is 82% in January.

The coastal and interior plains of Tamil Nadu are highly benefitted from ___________.

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  1. Southwest monsoon

  2. Northeast monsoon

  3. Cyclonic rainfall

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The northeast monsoon season occurs between october and December. The coastal and interior plains of Tamil Nadu are benefitted by this rainy season. Normally, Northeast Monsoonal rain is highly associated with the cyclonic formation. In this season, amount of rainfall decreases from east to west. Except Kanyakumari, all interior south and western parts of Tamil Nadu receives lesser rainfalls. 

The Tamil name for winter season is _____.

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  1. Muduvenil

  2. Khar

  3. Mun Pani

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
 Seasons  Tamil Name Tamil Month 
 Summer (April to August)  Ilavenil, Muduvenil  Chitirai, Vaikasi, Aani, Aadi
 Rainy (August to December)  Khar season, Khulir  Avani, Puratasi, Iypasi, Karthigai
 Winter (December to April)  Mun Pani, Pin Pani  Markhazhi, Thai, Masi and Panguni

Which is the month of cyclonic rainfall?

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  1. October

  2. November

  3. December

  4. January

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

November is the month of cyclonic rainfall in Tamil Nadu.

What is the Tamil name for summer season?

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  1. Khulir

  2. Mun Pani

  3. Ilavenil

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
 Seasons  Tamil Name Tamil Month 
 Summer (April to August)  Ilavenil, Muduvenil  Chitirai, Vaikasi, Aani, Aadi
 Rainy (August to December)  Khar season, Khulir  Avani, Puratasi, Iypasi, Karthigai
 Winter (December to April)  Mun Pani, Pin Pani  Markhazhi, Thai, Masi and Panguni

Why Kanyakumari district is fortunate?

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  1. It receives low rainfall

  2. It receives moderate rainfall

  3. It receives high rainfall

  4. It receives rainfall in all the rainy seasons

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Correct Option: D
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  • Unlike other district in Tamil Nadu, Kanyakumari district  has a rainfall both during the South West and the North East monsoons. 

The amount of rainfall of southwest monsoon _____ from west to east.

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  1. Increases

  2. Decreases

  3. Remains same

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

These Monsoons being the branch of Bay of Bengal Monsoon move westwards along the Himalayas. These monsoon winds on moving away to western part of country gradually lose moisture causing less rainfall. Hence rainfall decreases from west to east. The inflow of the south-west monsoon into India is such that the windward side of the Western Ghats receives very heavy rainfall, more than 250 cm. The rain shadow region receives scanty rainfall and the moisture laden clouds shed the maximum rainfall of this season in the north-eastern part of the country. 

The Northeast monsoon season occurs between _____.

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  1. September and December

  2. October and December

  3. November and December

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Tamil Nadu, the northeast monsoon season occurs between October and December. The coastal and interior plains of Tamil Nadu are highly benefitted by this rainy season.