CLIMATE OF INDIA
SEASONS IN INDIA
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Question
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40
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450
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400
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45
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Detailed explanation-1: -Mawsynram and Cherrapunji in Meghalaya, as well as parts of the western coast and northeastern India, receive more than 400 cm of rain, whereas Western Rajasthan, Northern Kashmir, the Deccan Plateau, and Punjab receive less than 20 cm.
Detailed explanation-2: -Solution. The Western Coast and NorthEastern India receive rainfall over 400 cm. Mawsynram and Cherrapunji in Meghalaya are known for receiving maximum rainfall in the world. The Andaman Islands and Lakshadweep Islands are also known to receive annual rainfall above 400 cm.
Detailed explanation-3: -Assam which is located in the North-eastern side of India has the following characteristics mentioned in the question like rainfall of 200-400 cms, presence of fertile alluvial soil brought by rivers like Brahmaputra with rice as predominant crop.