Multiple choice

Which of the following is/are correct about the leeward side of the Western Ghats?

a. The area receives high rainfall. b. The area is drought prone. c. The area gets affected by cyclonic storms. d. The area gets rain from the retreating monsoon.

  1. a and d

  2. c and d

  3. a only

  4. b only

  5. c only

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The leeward side of the Western Ghats is an area of highly variable rainfall. It gets low rainfall and is drought prone.