Which one of the following is the correct sequence of Indian cities in the decreasing order of their normal annual rainfall ?
✓ Correct answer: c) Kochi–Kolkata–Patna–Delhi
ExplanationKochi receives the highest rainfall (~3000 mm) due to the Southwest Monsoon and its proximity to the Western Ghats, making it one of the wettest cities in India.Kolkata fol- lows with around 1600 mm of rainfall, heavily influenced by the Bay of Bengal branch of the monsoon, with most rain occurring between June and September.Patna, with approximately 1200 mm of annual rainfall, experiences moderate monsoon rains, though lesser than Kolkata.Delhi, receiving around 800 mm of rainfall, has a semi-arid climate, with monsoon rains but signifi- cantly lower precipitation than the other cities.Thus, the correct sequence in decreasing order of rainfall is Kochi–Kolkata–Patna–Delhi.284
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