Winter rainfall in Tamil Nadu is caused by ___________.
North-east trade winds
Cold winds coming from Tibet
Western disturbances
Depression over Arabian Sea
A
Western disturbances
B
Depression over Arabian Sea
C
North-east trade winds
D
Cold winds coming from Tibet
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Tamil Nadu receives most of its rain from the north-east trade winds during the winter season. Moreover, many low-pressure systems develop in the Bay of Bengal during this period and move towards the east coast of Tamil Nadu causing heavy rainfall.
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