Multiple choice

Which of these states receive above 400 cm of rainfall?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Orissa

  3. Goa

  4. Assam
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Explanation

Among the given options, Goa receives the highest annual rainfall (typically 250-350 cm), with some coastal and high-altitude areas exceeding 400 cm during exceptionally heavy monsoon years. This is due to its location on the windward side of the Western Ghats, which forces moisture-laden Arabian Sea winds to rise and precipitate heavily. Tamil Nadu, Orissa, and Assam receive significantly less rainfall on average.

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