Question | Rainfall in West Bengal occurs due to the summer monsoon by | |
Type | multiple_choice | |
Option | Arabian sea current | incorrect |
Option | Bay of Bengal Current | correct |
Option | Retreating monsoon | incorrect |
Option | Western Disturbances | incorrect |
Solution | The occurrence of rainfall in West Bengal is primarily attributed to the Bay of Bengal Monsoon current, which is a result of the summer monsoon. Approximately 75% of India’s total rainfall is caused by the South-west monsoons. |