The western coast of India receive very high rainfall in summer mainly due to
A. Tropical location
B. Nearness to sea
C. Western Ghats
D. Himalayas
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
The western coast of India receive very high rainfall in summer mainly due to Western Ghats. Due to the greater width of the mountains, the rain bearing winds have to necessarily travel a longer distance and have more time for the drops to coalesce and precipitate as rainfall, resulting in higher rainfall.Related Questions on Climate and Weather in Indian Geography
Rainfall in India is not associated with ________
A. Orography
B. Convection
C. Cyclones
D. Anticyclones
Which part of India receives rainfall from both the South-West and North-West monsoons?
A. Tamilnadu
B. Odisha
C. Lakshadweep Islands
D. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 4
C. 3 and 4
D. 1, 2 and 3
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