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The north-east monsoon winds blow over the .

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Arabian Sea

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Bay of Bengal

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Indian Ocean

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The correct option is B Bay of Bengal
The north-east winds, also known as the retreating monsoon winds blow over the Bay of Bengal and cause rainfall in the South. Karnataka experiences rainfall due to the retreating monsoons in the months between October to December.

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