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With reference to winter rain in India answer the following:
Which of the following cause rain to Coromandel Coast?
Topic: North-east monsoon
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Answer
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(a) Retreating monsoons.
Explanation
The retreating (north-east) monsoon picks up moisture over the Bay of Bengal and rains it on the Coromandel coast in October–December.
In words
Retreating monsoons.
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