Why does Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats both receive sufficient rainfall but Deccan Plateau receives scanty rainfall?
A. It is a rain shadow area
B. It is located parallel to wind direction
C. It is away from the coast
D. Rain bearing clouds are absent
Answer: Option A
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats both receive sufficient rainfall but Deccan Plateau receives scanty rainfall because it is a rain shadow area. Deccan plateau falls on the leeward side of western ghats so the rainfall is very scanty in this area.This Question Belongs to Geography >> Climate And Weather In Indian Geography
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