Multiple choice

Due to which of the following reasons do the Western Ghats and Assam receive high rainfall during June-September whereas the Southern plateau remains dry along the Western Ghats?

  1. The difference in latitudes

  2. The difference in altitudes

  3. The distance from the sea

  4. The difference in air pressure

  5. The physiography features
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E Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer. The Westren ghats and Assam are on the windward side and the Southern ghats along the Western plateau face the leeward side of the monsoon winds. Due to this reason the Western Ghats and Assam receive high rainfall during June-September, whereas the Southern plateau remains dry along the Western Ghats.

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