Question : Coromandel Coast gets most of its rain during the winter season because:
Option 1: The winds from the Indian Ocean are obstructed by the Eastern Ghats.
Option 2: The cyclones from the Indian Ocean are obstructed by the Western Ghats.
Option 3: The Northeast monsoons pick up moisture from the Bay of Bengal and these winds are obstructed by the Eastern Ghats.
Option 4: The Northwest monsoons pick up moisture from the Arabian Sea and these winds are obstructed by the Western Ghats.
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Correct Answer: The Northeast monsoons pick up moisture from the Bay of Bengal and these winds are obstructed by the Eastern Ghats.
Solution : The correct answer is The Northeast monsoons pick up moisture from the Bay of Bengal and these winds are obstructed by the Eastern Ghats .
The winter monsoon, or northeast monsoon, occurs when northeast trade winds blow from land to sea. These winds pick up moisture from the Bay of Bengal, but the Eastern Ghats obstruct them, causing cooling, condensation, and rainfall on the coastal side of the mountains.
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