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Interior of the Deccan plateau receives an annual rainfall of less than 60 cm, mainly because
Answer: Option D
Answer: (d)Because it is a rain shadow region/area. This area have relatively little precipitation due to the effect of a topographic barrier, especially a mountain range, that causes the prevailing winds to lose their moisture on the windward side, causing the leeward side to be dry.
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Answer: (d)Because it is a rain shadow region/area. This area have relatively little precipitation due to the effect of a topographic barrier, especially a mountain range, that causes the prevailing winds to lose their moisture on the windward side, causing the leeward side to be dry.
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