Question | The summer monsoon normally arrives in South Bengal during | |
Type | multiple_choice | |
Option | 1st-5th June | incorrect |
Option | 5th-10th June | incorrect |
Option | 10th-15th June | correct |
Option | 15th-20th June | incorrect |
Solution | West Bengal receives approximately 90% of its rainfall from the Bay of Bengal branch of the South-West monsoon. By around 10-15 June, the entire state of West Bengal comes under the influence of the South-West monsoon, leading to abundant rainfall in all parts of the state until September. |