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Question

Why does the rainfall decrease from the east to the west in Northern India.

Answer

Rainfall decreases from the east to the west in Northern India due to the following reasons:

  1. Loss of Moisture: The Bay of Bengal branch of the South-West monsoon moves from the east towards the west along the Ganga plains. As these winds travel inland, they progressively lose their moisture content.

  2. Distance from the Sea: As the winds move further away from the sea (the source of moisture), the amount of rainfall they bring naturally reduces.

  3. Topography: By the time the winds reach the western parts like Punjab and Rajasthan, they have very little moisture left, resulting in less rainfall.

 

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Chapter Info

Subject: Contemporary India
Class: class 9
Chapter 4: Climate
Medium: English Medium