UPSC Geography Climate / जलवायु Question Bank Climate

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    During the period of south-west monsoon, Tamil Nadu remains almost dry because
    1. It lies in the rain shadow area of the Western Ghats.
    2. The Eastern Ghats and Tamil Nadu coast are almost parallel to the direction of south west monsoons.
    3. Tropical cyclones disturb the pattern of south west monsoon.
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    A)  Only 1 is true   

    B)  1 and 2 are true

    C) 1, 2 and 3 are true         

    D)  2 and 3 are true

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     The Eastern Ghats and Tamil Nadu coast are almost parallel to the direction of the south-west monsoons coming from the Bay of Bengal. Further, Tamil Nadu lies in the rain-shadow area of the Western Ghats with respect to the south-west monsoons coming from the Arabian Sea.


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