The two northeastern hills that block the South West Monsoon winds and cause heavy rains in Assam are _______.
Arakan Yoma and Pegu Yoma
Garo, Khasi and Jaintia hills
Barail and Patkai hills
Khasi and Pegu Yoma
A
Arakan Yoma and Pegu Yoma
B
Khasi and Pegu Yoma
C
Garo, Khasi and Jaintia hills
D
Barail and Patkai hills
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The two northeastern hills that block the South West Monsoon winds and cause heavy rains in Assam are Garo, Khasi, and Jaintia hills. There is heavy orthographic rainfall along these hills because of the southwest monsoon winds.
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