During the South-West Monsoon, Tamil Nadu remains dry because

A. It is located in rain shadow area

B. Temperature is so high that wind does not get cooled

C. Winds do not reach this area

D. There is no mountain in this area

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

During the South-West Monsoon, Tamil Nadu remains dry because it is located in rain shadow area. Tamil Nadu has rain during the monsoon season due to the southwest trade winds which blow towards the northern hemisphere. Tamil Nadu receives rainfall in the winter season due to northeast trade winds.