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    Question

    Which of the following is the rainiest place in the

    world?
    A Karup River Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Trunky Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Animeidi Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Monsoon Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    • Mawsynram, Meghalaya: • Mawsynram receives nearly 10,000 millimeters of rain in an average year. • Mawsynram is located in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya. • It is on the windward side of the hills and is surrounded by hills on three sides. • It receives rain from southwest monsoon winds (Bay of Bengal branch), as the winds cannot move further striking the hills and due to condensation receives heavy rainfall. • It is also referred to as the rainiest place in the world.

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