Which of the following is the primary reason for high rainfall in the Western Ghats?
A. Convection
B. Frontal systems
C. Cyclones
D. Orographic lifting
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Western Ghats receive high rainfall due to orographic lifting, where moisture-laden monsoon winds rise over the mountains, cool, condense, and release heavy rainfall.
Explanation:
The Deccan Plateau lies in the rain shadow of the Western Ghats, receiving low rainfall as the monsoon winds lose moisture on the windward side.
Explanation:
A cold front is the boundary between a cold air mass and a warm air mass, where the cold air pushes under the warm air, causing rapid temperature drops, heavy rain, and strong winds.
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