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SSC Stenographer 2022 PYQ — Question 112

SSC Stenographer - 17 Nov 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q112

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Much of the rainfall along the Western Ghats is ______ as the moist air is obstructed and forced to rise along the Ghats.
 

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. orographic

  • Much of the rainfall along the Western Ghats is orographic rainfall, also known as relief rainfall.
  • This type of rainfall occurs when moist air is obstructed by a barrier, in this case, the Western Ghats, and is forced to rise.
  • As the air ascends, it cools and condenses, leading to the formation of clouds and precipitation.
  • The Western Ghats act as a significant barrier that intercepts the moisture-laden winds from the Arabian Sea, resulting in substantial rainfall on the windward side of the Ghats, which is known as the windward or wet side.