Chennai receives less rainfall by South-West Monsoon than other places, because

A Monsoon travels parallel to Coromandel Coast
B Chennai is very hot place and do not allow humidityto evaporate
C These winds are off shore monsoon winds
D Above all

Correct Answer: Above all

Chennai lies on Coromandal coast which liles parallel to south-west monsoon winds which blow off shore here. Also it is highly hot and humid region due to its proximity to the equator and sea.
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