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Question
How is the winter rainfall of the northwest part of India different from the winter rainfall of the southeast part of India?
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Solution
The northwest part of India receives rainfall during the winter months from the Western Depressions, while the southeast part of India receives rainfall because of the northeast monsoon winds.
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