UPSC | Prelims GS | 2026
The northeast monsoon primarily benefits which region of India during October–December?
- northwestern Himalaya
- southeastern peninsular India
- Thar desert only
- upper Ganga plain only
Answer
Correct Answer
southeastern peninsular India
Explanation
The northeast monsoon is concentrated over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema, south interior Karnataka and Kerala. A, C and D do not represent its principal rainfall belt.
A is incorrect: northwestern Himalaya does not satisfy the stated fact or is a different institution/concept.
C is incorrect: Thar desert only does not satisfy the stated fact or is a different institution/concept.
D is incorrect: upper Ganga plain only does not satisfy the stated fact or is a different institution/concept.
Topics: geography, indian monsoon, northeast monsoon, tamil nadu rainfall