The Coromandel coast receives rainfall during the winter season from the ________.

Cyclonic depression

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Retreating Monsoon

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South-west Monsoon

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Western disturbances

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Solution

The correct option is B Retreating Monsoon
The Coromandel coast receives rainfall during the winter season from the Retreating Monsoon.
During the S. W. Monsoon, this Coast falls on the leeward side and gets meagre rains which is sufficed by winter season rains. The retreating monsoon which is also called S. E Monsoon brings rain to Coromandel coast especially Tamil Nadu.

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