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The Tamil Monsoons

In Tamil Nadu...

Question

In Tamil Nadu, the rainfall received through the southwest monsoon gradually decreases from ____ to _.

A

West, East coast

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East, West

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South, North

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North, South

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Solution

The correct option is A West, East coast
Tamil Nadu receives very little rainfall through the southwest monsoon. The rainfall gradually decreases from the west to east coast.

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