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Northeast winds pick up moisture while crossing over the Bay of Bengal and cause rainfall in ____________ region.

A

Tamil Nadu

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Andhra Pradesh

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Punjab

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Delhi

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Solution

The correct option is A Tamil Nadu
Northeast winds, while crossing over the Bay of Bengal, pick up moisture and cause rainfall in Tamil Nadu. Apart from Tamil Nadu, even northwestern India experiences rainfall during this time.

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