Which of the following Indian states receive rainfall during October and November due to the North-East monsoon?

The correct answer is Option 4. 

Key Points

•  Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal region of the Union Territory of Puducherry are the Indian states that receive rainfall during October and November due to the North-East monsoon.
• The North-East monsoon, also known as the retreating monsoon, brings rain to these regions after the Southwest monsoon season ends.
• The North-East monsoon is an important source of rainfall for these regions, and it is critical for agriculture and other economic activities in the area.

Additional Information

•  The monsoon in India is a seasonal wind system that brings heavy rainfall to the Indian subcontinent during the summer months of June to September.
• The monsoon is a result of the differential heating of land and water, which causes a low-pressure area to form over the Indian subcontinent, attracting moist air from the Indian Ocean.
• The monsoon is a critical source of water for agriculture, as well as for other economic and social activities in India.
• The monsoon season in India is divided into two parts: the Southwest monsoon and the North-East monsoon.
  • The Southwest monsoon brings rain to most parts of the country, while the North-East monsoon brings rain to parts of southern India, including Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and the Karaikal region of the Union Territory of Puducherry.
  • The monsoon is a complex and dynamic system, and it can have a significant impact on the economy and society of India, both positively and negatively.