Question 1400

Consider the following statements: 1.Temperature increases with height. 2.The windward sides of Western Ghats and Assam receive high rainfall during June-September. 3.The southern plateau remains wet due to its leeward situation along the Western Ghats. Which of the above are correct?

Answer

2 only

Why?

Answer: c) Solution: Temperature decreases with height. The windward sides of Western Ghats and Assam receive high rainfall during June-September. The southern plateau remains dry due to its leeward situation along the Western Ghats.