TGPSC Group-I 2024 · Question 64 of 144

Consider the following two statements : Assertion (A) : Orographic precipitation results when moving moisture-laden air strikes a topographic barrier and is forced upwards. Reason (R) : Most of the precipitation falls on the windward side of the barrier and the leeward side is likely to be dry. Choose the correct answer :

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1. A(A) is true, but (R) is false.
2. BBoth (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
3. C(A) is false, but (R) is true.
4. DBoth (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).Correct