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When studying global precipitation types, the heavy orographic rainfall experienced in the windward slopes of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand is classified under which primary category?
A. Convectional precipitation
B. Cyclonic frontal precipitation
C. Relief or orographic precipitation✓ Correct Answer
D. Convective thunderstorm precipitation
💡 Solution & Explanation
Orographic precipitation occurs when moist air masses are forced to ascend over elevated topographic barriers like mountain ranges, cooling and condensing to produce heavy rainfall on windward slopes such as those in Uttarakhand. Convectional rain results from surface heating, and frontal rain occurs at air mass boundaries. Orographic lifting accounts for the highest rainfall totals recorded in mountain environments worldwide.
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