Q1. The winter rain in Madras is caused by
(a) South-West Monsoons
(b) North-East Monsoons
(c) Intense land and sea breezes
(d) Cyclonic winds in the Bay of Bengal
(UPSC Prelims 1979)
Answer: (b) North-East Monsoons
Explanation: Madras (Chennai) receives winter rainfall due to the North-East Monsoon winds, which blow from the land to the sea, picking up moisture and causing rainfall along the southeastern coast during October to December.