Question

Which among the below given statement(s) explains the process of the Malnad region in Karnataka receiving heavy rainfall?

• A. The rain-bearing winds from the Arabian sea blow over to the lands.
• B. The clouds from the coastal plains travel parallelly to the Malnad region.
• C. The Malnad mountains obstruct the clouds which shed moisture in the form of rain.
• D. The scant vegetation in the Malnad region leads to heavy precipitation and condensation.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

The correct options are
A The rain-bearing winds from the Arabian sea blow over to the lands.
B The clouds from the coastal plains travel parallelly to the Malnad region.
C The Malnad mountains obstruct the clouds which shed moisture in the form of rain.

The Malnad region receives a lot of rainfall. The rain-bearing winds from the Arabian sea blow over to the coastal plains. The clouds from the coastal districts move to the Malnad region as the coastal plains provide no obstruction to these clouds. The tall Malnad mountains obstruct these clouds which shed moisture in the form of rain. This region receives over 200 cm of rainfall.