SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 33

SSC CGL - 17 July 2023 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q33

Mawsynram in the southern ranges of the __________ receives the highest average rainfall in the world.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Khasi hills.

Mawsynram, located in the southern ranges of the Khasi Hills, receives the highest average rainfall in the world. Situated in the northeastern state of Meghalaya, India, Mawsynram experiences an annual rainfall of about 11,871 millimeters, making it the wettest place on Earth. The unique topography of the Khasi Hills, combined with the monsoon winds, results in this exceptionally high rainfall, contributing to the region's lush greenery and biodiversity.