The Coromandel coast of Tamil Nadu receives much of its rainfall in October and November. This rain is brought mainly by:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → north-east winds that pick up moisture over the Bay of Bengal
During the south-west monsoon the Tamil Nadu coast lies in a rain-shadow area and stays fairly dry. In October and November the north-east (retreating) monsoon winds blow from the Bay of Bengal towards the land and, along with cyclonic depressions, bring rain to the Coromandel coast.