Multiple choice

Fill in the blank: The rainfall in the northern plains goes on decreasing from _________________.

  1. west to east

  2. east to west

  3. north to west

  4. north to east

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

Rainfall in northern India decreases from east to west because the Bay of Bengal branch (eastern source) weakens as it moves westward. Eastern areas (West Bengal, Assam) get more rain than western areas (Punjab, Rajasthan). The Arabian Sea branch affects western India separately.