Which of the following is the primary reason for the low rainfall in the rain shadow region of the Western Ghats? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is the primary reason for the low rainfall in the rain shadow region of the Western Ghats?
A. Rain shadow effect
B. Altitude
C. All of the above
D. Distance from the sea
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The rain shadow region of the Western Ghats (the Deccan Plateau) receives low rainfall because the mountains block the moisture-laden winds.

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