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Assertion (A): The Western Ghats receive heavy rainfall. Reason (R): They intercept the southwest monsoon winds.

1. Both A and R are true and R explains A
2. Both A and R are true but R does not explain A
3. A is true but R is false
4. A is false but R is true

Correct answer: Both A and R are true and R explains A

Solution

The Western Ghats receive heavy rainfall because they lie in the path of the southwest monsoon winds. These winds are forced to rise over the mountains, causing orographic rainfall.

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