Consider the following statements 1. The 'Northern monsoon high' is less widespread than the 'annual high' of the same region. 2. In the middle Baitarani basin, it has low monsoon rainfall. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Answer: Option C

The northeast monsoon is confined to south India and brings rainfall from October to December over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Yanam, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Mahe and south interior Karnataka.