Question

Mawsynram receives the highest average annual rainfall in the world because the Monsoon Winds of the Bay of Bengal

strike the _____________ hill.

A Western Ghats Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Khasi Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Aravalli Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Chota Nagpur Plateau Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Mawsynram experiences Orographic rainfall as it is located on the windward side of Garohill. Mawsynram lies in the funnel-shaped depression caused by the Khasi range in Meghalaya . The Bay of Bengal branch of monsoons is trapped in it and causes heavy rainfall

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