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Rainfall in West Bengal occurs due to summer monsoon by

A. Arabian sea current

B. Bay of Bengal current

C. Retreating monsoon

D. Western disturbances

Answer: Option B

Solution (By Examveda Team)

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.

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