Question

Which among the below given statement(s) best describe the reason(s) for the Maidan region being in the rain shadow region of Karnataka?

• A. The rain-bearing winds from the Arabian sea blow over to the Maidan region.
• B. The rain-bearing winds from the Arabian sea blow over to the Malnad region.
• C. The clouds in the Malnad region shed their moisture in the form of rain.
• D. The clouds in the Maidan region shed their moisture in the form of rain.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

The clouds in the Malnad region shed their moisture in the form of rain.

The rain-bearing winds from the Arabian sea blow over to the lands. They move from the coastal plains to the Malnad region. The tall mountains in the Malnad region obstruct the clouds from moving to the Maidan region. These clouds shed all their moisture in the form of rain. So, the Malnad region receives heavy rainfall. On the contrary, the Maidan region is much hotter and receives scant rainfall. Thus, the Maidan region is in the rain shadow part of Karnataka.