Which of the following is the primary reason for the high rainfall in the Eastern Ghats? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which of the following is the primary reason for the high rainfall in the Eastern Ghats?
A. Cyclones
B. Northeast Monsoon
C. Convection
D. Orographic effect
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Eastern Ghats receive rainfall from the Northeast Monsoon (October-December), as the winds pick up moisture from the Bay of Bengal.
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