Question

Which factor most significantly contributes to the heavy rainfall observed on the windward side of the Western Ghats?

• A. High atmospheric pressure systems originating from the Arabian Sea.
• B. The orographic lift caused by the topography of the Western Ghats.
• C. The convergence of warm and cold air masses over the coastal regions.
• D. The influence of cyclonic depressions forming in the Bay of Bengal.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. The orographic lift caused by the topography of the Western Ghats.

• The Western Ghats act as a barrier to the moisture-laden southwest monsoon winds, forcing them to rise.

• As the air rises, it cools, condenses, and results in heavy rainfall on the windward side.