The rains along the western coast of India are ________

A. Cyclonic

B. Convectional

C. Orographic

D. Monsoonal

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The rains along the western coast of India are orographic. Orographic or relief rainfall is caused when masses of air are forced up the side of elevated land formations, such as large mountains (often referred to as an upslope effect). The lift of the air up the side of the mountain results in adiabatic cooling, and ultimately condensation and precipitation.