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Q. The western coast of India receive very high rainfall in summer mainly due to

  • (A) Tropical location
  • (B) Nearness to sea
  • (C) Western Ghats
  • (D) Himalayas
Correct Answer - Option(C)
Explanation by: Priyanka Tomar 
The western coast of India receive very high rainfall in summer mainly due to Western Ghats. Due to the greater width of the mountains, the rain bearing winds have to necessarily travel a longer distance and have more time for the drops to coalesce and precipitate as rainfall, resulting in higher rainfall.

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