Static Core GK - Indian Polity (Static)
Which type of rainfall is mainly caused by the southwest monsoon winds when they hit the Western Ghats?
Which type of rainfall is mainly caused by the southwest monsoon winds when they hit the Western Ghats?
medium Q15 of Q15
Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Understand types of rainfall
Rainfall types include convectional, orographic, cyclonic, and frontal, each caused by different mechanisms.Step 2: Identify rainfall caused by mountains
Orographic rainfall occurs when moist winds are forced to rise over mountains, cooling and condensing to form rain.Step 3: Apply to Western Ghats and southwest monsoon
Southwest monsoon winds hit the Western Ghats, causing orographic rainfall on the windward side.Final Answer:
Orographic rainfall → Option BQuick Check:
Rainfall type on Western Ghats = Orographic rainfall ✅
Quick Trick: Mountains + moist winds = Orographic rainfall.
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Confusing orographic rainfall with convectional or cyclonic rainfall.
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