Q. What causes precipitation in the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu at the beginning of winter?

Southwest monsoon

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Northeast monsoon

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Temperate cyclones

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Local air circulation

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Solution

The correct option is B Northeast monsoon
Explanation:

During October and November, northeast monsoon while crossing over the Bay of Bengal, picks up moisture and causes torrential rainfall over the Tamil Nadu Coast, southern Andhra Pradesh, southeast Karnataka and southeast Kerala.

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