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Which one of the following regions of India greatly benefits from the north-east trade winds in terms of good rainfall inwinter ?

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During the winter season, the north-east trade winds prevail over India, blowing from land to sea. While these winds are generally dry, they pick up moisture as they cross the Bay of Bengal [2]. This moisture-laden air causes significant rainfall along the Coromandel coast, primarily benefiting Tamil Nadu, southern Andhra Pradesh, and parts of Karnataka [3]. Tamil Nadu receives approximately 48% of its annual rainfall during this northeast monsoon period, which occurs between October and December [t1]. In contrast, the rainfall in Punjab, Haryana, and the plains of Uttar Pradesh during winter is primarily caused by western disturbances—weak temperate cyclones originating from the Mediterranean Sea—rather than the north-east trade winds [c4][t6]. Therefore, Tamil Nadu is the region that greatly benefits from the north-east trade winds for winter precipitation.

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  1. [1] INDIA PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT, Geography Class XI (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 4: Climate > Understanding the Monsoon > p. 34
  2. [2] Exploring Society:India and Beyond ,Social Science-Class VII . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 3: Climates of India > The Monsoons > p. 55
  3. [3] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 4: Climate of India > 1. The Cold Weather Season > p. 17
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