Which of the following states receives the highest rainfall during the Southwest Monsoon? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following states receives the highest rainfall during the Southwest Monsoon?
A. Rajasthan
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Punjab
D. Kerala
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
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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