Q127
Geography (incl. West Bengal)Climate, Monsoon & Cyclones
West Bengal gets most of its rainfall from
- a.South West Monsoon
- b.Bay of Bengal branch of Indian Monsoon
- c.Northeast Monsoon
- d.Arabian Sea branch of Indian Monsoon
Answer: (B) Bay of Bengal branch of Indian Monsoon
West Bengal receives most of its annual rainfall from the Bay of Bengal branch of the South-West Monsoon. This branch enters through the northeast and brings heavy rain to North Bengal (Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, Cooch Behar receive over 250 cm annually). The state's rainfall is predominantly during the June–September monsoon season.