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Which winds bring rainfall during winter in Tamil Nadu?

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East

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South-west

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North-east

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is D North-east
Tamil Nadu gets rain during monsoons due to the southwest monsoon winds which blow towards the northern hemisphere. In winters, it receives rainfall due to the northeast trade winds.

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