Most of the rainfall in India is brought in by the _______.

North-east monsoon.

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Retreating monsoon.

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Western disturbances.

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South-west monsoon.

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Solution

The correct option is D South-west monsoon.
The South-West monsoon causes over 80% of the rainfall over the country from June to September. The south-west monsoon originates from the Indian ocean. The south-west monsoon is divided into two branches: Arabian sea branch and Bay of Bengal branch.

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