Which of the following is the primary reason for the low rainfall in the Deccan Plateau? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is the primary reason for the low rainfall in the Deccan Plateau?
A. Altitude
B. Distance from the sea
C. Rain shadow effect
D. All of the above
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
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.

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