Which of the following two States are prone to cyclones during retreating Monsoon season?

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Which of the following two States are prone to cyclones during retreating Monsoon season?

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Geography

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SSC

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0,21,5,4,0,1,21

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{'monsoon season': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'cyclones': [1, 0, 1, 1], 'karnataka': [5, 0, 6, 5], 'andhra pradesh': [5, 0, 4, 6], 'kerala': [7, 2, 0, 3], 'haryana': [2, 0, 3, 3], 'assam': [13, 2, 2, 11], 'bihar': [1, 0, 2, 2], 'punjab': [2, 0, 1, 0], 'states': [1, 0, 0, 1], 'orissa': [0, 0, 1, 0]}

Option 1: Karnataka and Kerala

Karnataka and Kerala are not prone to cyclones during the retreating monsoon season. Both states are located on the southwestern coast of India, and the retreating monsoon season generally brings dry weather to this region.

Option 2: Punjab and Haryana

Punjab and Haryana are landlocked states located in northern India. They are not prone to cyclones during the retreating monsoon season as cyclones are usually associated with coastal regions.

Option 3: Bihar and Assam

Bihar and Assam are not prone to cyclones during the retreating monsoon season. While Assam does experience heavy rainfall during this time, cyclones are not common in this region.

Option 4: Andhra Pradesh and Odisha (former Orissa)

Andhra Pradesh and Odisha are prone to cyclones during the retreating monsoon season. Both states are located on the eastern coast of India and are exposed to cyclonic storms originating in the Bay of Bengal.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 4.

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