The eastern slopes of the Western Ghats have low rainfall because of ________.

the straight West Coast

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the lack of winter depressions

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their leeward location

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the height of the ghats

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Solution

The correct option is C their leeward location
The eastern slopes of the Western Ghats have low rainfall because of their leeward location.
As a result, these winds cause little rainfall in the Eastern Ghats. 2. The Western Ghats block rain-bearing winds which cause rainfall on the western slopes. Whereas South-west monsoon moves parallel to the Eastern Ghats, which cause less rainfall because in the Eastern Ghats unable to block moisture-laden winds.

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