Question

When compared to summer, the relative humidity in Tamil Nadu is found to be ________.
A. Lower in winter
B. Higher in winter
C. Moderate in winter
D. None of these

Answer 1

Hint: The average annual percentage of humidity of the state is around seventy percent and the climate of Tamil Nadu ranges from the dry sub-humid to sub-arid.

Complete answer: A state in the southernmost part of the Indian subcontinent, Tamil Nadu is bordered by the state of Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and the union territory Puducherry. The capital of the state is Chennai.
-It is also the tenth largest state of the country in terms of area. The state of Tamil Nadu is very significant from the historical point of view, the Cheras, the Cholas, the Pandyas ruled over the state.
-While talking about the climate of the state, the monsoon season is the most significant season for the state and the state is also prone to droughts in the absence of rainfall. From dry sub-humid to semi-arid, the climate of the state changes. With strong southwest winds, the southwest monsoon occurs from June to September. With northeast winds, the northeast monsoon occurs from October to December.
-Tamil Nadu’s annual rainfall is about 945 mm. The most humid month of the state is November whereas June is the least humid month. Therefore, the relative humidity remains higher in the winter season.

Thus, The correct option is B.

Note: Due to the scarcity of rainfall and severe droughts, the state is divided into seven agro-climatic zones. The state receives forty-eight percent of the rainfall from the northeast monsoon and around thirty-two percent through the southwest monsoon. The state is the home of over 2,000 species.