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Which region of India receives rainfall from both the Southwest Monsoon and the retreating Northeast Monsoon/Western Disturbances?
A. Konkan coast
B. Tamil Nadu coast✓ Correct Answer
C. Malabar coast
D. Punjab plains
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Tamil Nadu coast receives a significant portion of its annual rainfall from the northeast monsoon during the winter months, in addition to receiving precipitation from tropical cyclones and the southwest monsoon's transit. Western coasts like the Konkan and Malabar regions receive almost all their rainfall exclusively from the southwest monsoon between June and September.
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