Which rainfall is also known as the relief rainfall?

Convectional rainfall

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Frontal rainfall

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Orographic rainfall

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Cyclonic rainfall

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Solution

The correct option is C Orographic rainfall
When the saturated air his obstructed by land form barrier such as mountains, it is forced to ascend and as it rises, it expands and temperature falls. As a result, condensation takes place and rainfall occurs. This type of rainfall is called as relief rain or orographic rainfall.

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