SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which of the following places would experience maximum rainfall in the summer monsoon?

A	Mumbai, Trivandrum, Goa
B	Agra, Delhi, Jaipur
C	Cherrapunji, Mawsynram
D	Kolkata, Patna, Bhuvaneshwar

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Mawsynram.

Detailed explanation-2: -With 11, 872 mm of rainfall received annually, Mawsynram beats Cherrapunji by a slender margin. Cherrapunji receives 11, 777 mm of rainfall. Situated in East Khasi Hill district of Meghalaya, 15 km west of Cherrapunji, Mawsynram is 1400 m above sea level.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mawsynram is a place that receives the highest average rainfall in the world. It is located in Meghalaya. It receives the majority of its rainfall from the Bay of Bengal branch of the Indian monsoon. The Bay of Bengal branch carries more moisture to the northeastern states causing heavy rainfall there.

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