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

Which of the following is the primary reason for the high rainfall in the northeastern states?
A. Orographic lifting
B. Cyclones
C. Frontal systems
D. Convection
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The northeastern states receive high rainfall due to the orographic lifting of monsoon winds by the Himalayas and the Eastern Ghats.

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