UPSC Geography Climate / जलवायु Question Bank Physiography and Climate of India

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    Interior of the Deccan plateau receives an annual rainfall of less than 60 cm, mainly because                  

    A)  It is a rain shadow zone/region,                  

    B)  It is located parallel to wind direction.            

    C)  It is away from the coast.                      

    D)  Rain-bearing clouds are absent.                 

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     Because it is a rain shadow region/area. This area have relatively little precipitation due to the effect of a topographic barrier, especially a mountain range, that causes the prevailing winds to lose their moisture on the windward side, causing the leeward side to be dry.


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