Question

The western slopes of the Western Ghats covered with thick forests as compared to the eastern slopes since _________.

• A. The forests on the eastern slopes have been cut down for industrial purposes.
• B. The eastern slopes do not receive ample sunlight.
• C. The eastern slopes are on the leeward side of the Western Ghats and hence receive scanty rainfall.
• D. The eastern slopes recieves heavy rainfall.

Answer 1

The correct option is C The eastern slopes are on the leeward side of the Western Ghats and hence receive scanty rainfall.

The western slopes of the Western Ghats covered with thick forests as compared to the eastern slopes since eastern slopes are on the leeward side of the Western Ghats and hence receive scanty rainfall.

It is because the western slope gets much heavier rainfall than the eastern slopes. Moisture laden air moves eastwards across, the Western Ghats during the monsoon season.