[Solved] Which of the following two States are prone to cyclones during retreating Monsoon season?

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Q.	Which of the following two States are prone to cyclones during retreating Monsoon season?
A.	Karnataka and Kerala
B.	Punjab and Haryana
C.	Bihar and Assam
D.	Andhra Pradesh and Orissa
Answer» D. Andhra Pradesh and Orissa
Explanation: The retreat of the Monsoon which generally occurs between September and November brings with it another peak in cyclone origination, noted for its predilection toward violent cyclone strikes. The cyclones develop in the Bay of Bengal and move from the northeast to the southwest, causing heavy rainfall and loss of life and property in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal. Tamil Nadu receives heavy rainfall from these winds as the retreating monsoon winds are moisture laden.

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