SOILS AND NATURAL VEGETATION
NATURAL VEGETATION INDIA
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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cyclonic
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convectional
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orographic
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monsoonal
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Detailed explanation-1: -The rains along the western coast of India are orographic. Orographic or relief rainfall is caused when masses of air are forced up the side of elevated land formations, such as large mountains (often referred to as an upslope effect).
Detailed explanation-2: -The correct option is D Orographic.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Indian rains are chiefly orographic in nature. As a result, the regions situated on the windward side receive greater rainfall than the regions located on the leeward side. Hence, Option 4 is correct. Only a scant amount of rainfall is received from cyclones and convectional rainfall.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Western Ghats in India provide favorable conditions for orographic rainfall. The warm and moist air from the Arabian sea is blocked by the Western Ghats and gets lifted over mountain ranges.
Detailed explanation-5: -Orographic rainfall happens in tall mountains as the mountains act as a barrier for the clouds to travel from one place to other. Masses of moist air rise along on one side of the mountain, get cooled down due to condensation and form clouds.