Question

Which of the following areas get rainfall from the Retreating monsoon?

Options

• West Coast of India

• East Coast of India

• Western Ghats

• Thar desert

Answer 1

East Coast of India

Explanation:

The East Coast of India, particularly the coastal regions of Tamil Nadu and parts of Andhra Pradesh, receive significant rainfall from the retreating monsoon (also known as the Northeast monsoon) during the months of October to December. The retreating monsoon winds pick up moisture from the Bay of Bengal and bring rainfall to these areas.