Question

Which Ghat lies in the rain shadow area of Bay of Bengal branch of the south - west monsoon?
a) Western Ghats
b) Eastern Ghats
c) Both A and B

Answer 1

Western Ghats

First originate in the Bay of Bengal causing rainfall over the plains of north India. Second is the Arabian Sea current of the south- west monsoon which brings rain to the west coast of India. Much of the rainfall along the Western Ghats is orographic as the moist air is obstructed and forced to rise along the Ghats.

Answer 2

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• Western Ghats