What is are the reasons for Tamil Nadu coast to remain dry during the Southwest monsoon 1 It is situ...........

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What is/are the reasons for Tamil Nadu coast to remain dry during the Southwest monsoon?

1. It is situated parallel to the Bay of Bengal branch of southwest monsoon.

2. It lies in the rain shadow area of the Arabian Sea branch of the south-west monsoon.

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1 ONLY

2 ONLY

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Explanation:

Tamil Nadu coast remains dry during monsoon season. There are two factors responsible for it: (i) The Tamil Nadu coast is situated parallel to the Bay of Bengal branch of southwest monsoon. Hence, statement 1 is correct. (ii) It lies in the rain shadow area of the Arabian Sea branch of the south-west monsoon. Hence, statement 2 is correct.