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Question : Why does the west coast of India receive more rainfall from southwest monsoon than the east coast?

Option 1: Unlike the east coast this coast is straight

Option 2: The Western Ghats obstruct the winds causing rainfall

Option 3: The east coast is broader than the west coast

Option 4: The Eastern Ghats extend parallel to wind direction


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Correct Answer: The Western Ghats obstruct the winds causing rainfall


Solution : The correct answer is The Western Ghats obstruct the winds causing rainfall.

Because the Western Ghats are higher and more continuous than the Eastern Ghats, they block moisture-carrying winds and get more rain. The area of Eastern Ghats fall in rain shadow region of Western Ghats because of which it receives less rainfall from South West Monsoon. Western Ghats get an average rainfall of 200cm, while eastern ghats get only 50-100cm rainfall every year.
 

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