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SSC CGL – Combined Graduate Level Examination · Question 27

Which factor primarily causes orographic rainfall?

  1. Intense surface heating
  2. Air rising over mountain barriers
  3. Cyclonic convergence
  4. Cold polar winds
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Answer: (B) Air rising over mountain barriers

Explanation

Moist air forced up mountains cools and condenses.