Which State of India receives rain from north-east monsoon winds?

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Tamil Nadu receives rain from the north-east monsoon winds. This is because during the winter months (October to December), the monsoon winds reverse direction and blow from the north-east towards the south-east. These winds pick up moisture from the Bay of Bengal and bring significant rainfall to the Coromandel Coast, where Tamil Nadu is located. This is a crucial source of rainfall for the state, especially since it receives relatively less rainfall during the summer monsoon.

Here's why the other options are incorrect:

*   **Orissa:** While Orissa (now Odisha) does receive some rainfall from the retreating monsoon, the primary source of its rainfall is the south-west monsoon. The north-east monsoon's impact on Odisha is significantly less compared to Tamil Nadu.

*   **Andhra Pradesh:** Andhra Pradesh receives rainfall from both the south-west and north-east monsoons. However, the north-east monsoon's impact is less pronounced compared to Tamil Nadu. The southern parts of Andhra Pradesh receive more rainfall from the north-east monsoon than the northern parts.

*   **Gujarat:** Gujarat primarily receives rainfall from the south-west monsoon. The north-east monsoon has a negligible impact on the rainfall pattern in Gujarat. Its location on the western side of India means it's largely shielded from the moisture-laden north-east winds.