Question

Tamil Nadu receives very less rainfall through the southwest monsoon because theblocks the monsoon winds from blowing over the state.

• A. ocean currents
• B. Western Ghats
• C. tidal waves
• D. Eastern Ghats

Answer 1

The correct option is B Western Ghats

Tamil Nadu receives significantly less rainfall by the southwest monsoon because the Western Ghats blocks the southwest monsoon winds from blowing over the state. Due to this, Coimbatore plateau receives only 50 cm of rain while Nilgiri hills receive nearly 50 cm to 100 cm of rain.