Rainfall in West Bengal occurs due to summer monsoon by

Rainfall in West Bengal occurs due to summer monsoon by
QuestionRainfall in West Bengal occurs due to summer monsoon by
Typemultiple_choice
OptionArabian sea currentincorrect
OptionBay of Bengal currentcorrect
OptionRetreating monsoonincorrect
OptionWestern disturbancesincorrect
SolutionThe 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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