Geography
(i) Name the seasons during which the North-East Trade Winds dominate.
(ii) How do these winds affect the climate of India?
Answer
(i) The North-East Trade Winds dominate during the winter season.
(ii) North-east trade winds blow from land to sea, hence, most parts of the country remain dry. These winds may cause some amount of rainfall on the Coromandel coast. The nights are extremely cold while the days are pleasantly warm.
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