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West Bengal gets most of its rainfall from

A. South-West Monsoon

B. Bay of Bengal branch of South-West monsoon

C. North-East monsoon

D. Arabian Sea branch of South-West monsoon

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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