Q163
Rainfall in West Bengal occurs due to summer monsoon by
A.
Arabian sea current
B.
Bay of Bengal current
AnswerC.
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.