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SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 50

SSC MTS - 20 July 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q50

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The Tamil Nadu coast gets a large portion of its rain during ______.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. October and November

  1. The Tamil Nadu coast gets a large portion of its rain during October and November because coast of Tamil Nadu (Coromandal coast), It is in contrast to the south west monsoon that brings rainfall over the Northern plains and eastern India during July-September.
  2. Tamil Nadu gets rain due to the extreme southwest trade winds blowing to the northern hemisphere. Due to the northeast air currents, Tamil Nadu receives rainfall in the winter season.