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Statewise GK · Q163

West Bengal GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 163

Q163

Rainfall in West Bengal occurs due to summer monsoon by

A.
Arabian sea current
B.
Bay of Bengal current
Answer
C.
Retreating monsoon
D.
Western disturbances

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The state gets 90% of its rainfall from Bay of Bengal branch of South-West monsoon. Around 10-15 June, the whole of West Bengal comes under the influence of South-West monsoon and heavy rainfall occurs in all parts of the state till September.