During which months does the Northeast Monsoon affect India?
A. April to May
B. October to December
C. January to March
D. June to September
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Northeast Monsoon (also called Retreating Monsoon) occurs from October to December, bringing rainfall mainly to Tamil Nadu and coastal Andhra Pradesh.
Explanation:
A negative Indian Ocean Dipole is characterized by warmer than average sea surface temperatures in the eastern Indian Ocean and cooler in the west.
Explanation:
Kerala receives the highest rainfall during the Southwest Monsoon as it is the first state to receive the monsoon winds and has the Western Ghats causing orographic rainfall.
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