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The two northeastern hills that block the South West Monsoon winds and cause heavy rains in Assam are _______.

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Arakan Yoma and Pegu Yoma
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Garo, Khasi and Jaintia hills
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Barail and Patkai hills
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Khasi and Pegu Yoma
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The correct option is B Garo, Khasi and Jaintia hills
The two northeastern hills that block the South West Monsoon winds and cause heavy rains in Assam are Garo, Khasi, and Jaintia hills. There is heavy orthographic rainfall along these hills because of the southwest monsoon winds.

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