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Q. Tamil Nadu coast mainly remains dry during south-west monsoon, due to which one of the following factors?
It is situated parallel to the Bay of Bengal branch of the south-east monsoon.
It lies in the rain shadow area of the Arabian Sea branch of the south-east monsoon.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Options:
A .  1 only
B .  2 only
C .  Both 1 and 2
D .  Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: Option C : C Explanation: The Tamil Nadu coast remains dry during the south-west monsoon season. There are two factors responsible for it: Statement 1 is correct: The Tamil Nadu coast is situated parallel to the Bay of Bengal branch of the south-west monsoon. Statement 2 is correct: Tamil Nadu lies in the rain shadow area of the Arabian Sea branch of the south-west monsoon.
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