Question 3 - NCERT Questions - Chapter 4 Class 9 Geography - Climate - Geography

Last updated at July 13, 2026 by

Why does the rainfall decrease from the east to the west in Northern India?

 

Answer:

Answer to be written in exam

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The rainfall decreased from the east to the west in Northern India because

  1. The Bay of Bengal branch of the South-West monsoon moves northeast and brings more moisture and causing heavy rain in this region. 
  2. As it moves further west part of India, it carries less moisture , resulting in a decrease in rainfall in the west.

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