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Which type of rainfall is mainly caused by the southwest monsoon winds when they hit the Western Ghats?

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Static Core GK - Indian Polity (Static)
Which type of rainfall is mainly caused by the southwest monsoon winds when they hit the Western Ghats?
AConvectional rainfall
BOrographic rainfall
CCyclonic rainfall
DFrontal rainfall
Step-by-Step Solution
  1. Step 1: Understand types of rainfall

    Rainfall types include convectional, orographic, cyclonic, and frontal, each caused by different mechanisms.
  2. 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.
  3. Step 3: Apply to Western Ghats and southwest monsoon

    Southwest monsoon winds hit the Western Ghats, causing orographic rainfall on the windward side.
  4. Final Answer:

    Orographic rainfall → Option B
  5. Quick 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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