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

Which of the following is the primary reason for the high rainfall in the Eastern Ghats?
A. Orographic effect
B. Cyclones
C. Convection
D. Northeast Monsoon
Answer: Option D
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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