Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Indian Geography

Question:
Which of the following state receives maximum rainfall from the retreating monsoon in India?
Options:
Tamil Nadu
Maharashtra
Andhra Pradesh
Telangana
Correct Answer:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
The northeast monsoon is limited to south India, bringing rain to Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Yanam, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Mahe, and south interior Karnataka from October to December. However, the state of Tamil Nadu receives the bulk of its rainfall from the retreating monsoon.