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The Western Ghats receive heavy rainfall from which monsoon winds?

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Correct answer: South-west monsoon

The Western Ghats receive heavy rainfall mainly from the south-west monsoon, especially its Arabian Sea branch. These winds travel from the Arabian Sea toward the west coast of India and carry a large amount of moisture. When they meet the steep western slopes of the Western Ghats, the air is forced to rise. As the rising air cools, water vapour condenses and produces heavy orographic rainfall on the windward side.

Option B is correct because it identifies the moisture-bearing monsoon responsible for this rainfall. The north-east monsoon affects parts of southeastern India, but it is not the main cause of heavy rain on the western slopes of the Western Ghats. Local hot winds and cold waves are weather conditions, not the principal seasonal source of this widespread rain. The mountain barrier explains why rainfall is especially high on the western side.

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Indian GeographyWestern GhatsSouth West MonsoonOrographic RainfallMountains And Plateaus Of IndiaGeneral KnowledgeClass 10 Mcq

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