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Download Solution PDFWhich place in the world receives maximum rainfall?
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Bihar STET TGT (Social Science) Official Paper-I (Held On: 08 Sept, 2023 Shift 5)
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Option 3 : Mausinram
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- The settlement of Mawsynram, known as the wettest spot on Earth, is a nature lover's paradise and the greatest place to observe the fury of the rains.
- Mawsynram narrowly tops Cherrapunji in terms of yearly rainfall, at 11,872 mm.
- Cherrapunji has 11,777 mm of rain every year. Mawsynram is located in Meghalaya's East Khasi Hill district, 15 kilometers west of Cherrapunji. It is 1400 meters above sea level.
- Meteorologists say Mawsynram's location plays a significant role in the amount of rainfall it receives.
- Moisture accumulates over the Bay of Bengal, causing precipitation over Mawsynram, resulting in a heavy and extremely protracted monsoon season.
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- Mawsynram's rains are so severe that the locals utilize tall grass to soundproof their dwellings from the thunderous downpour.
- The 'Maw' in Mawsynram is a Khasi term that means'stone,' referring to the Khasi Hill area's megaliths.
- The town is most famous for the massive development of a stalagmite, which resembles the shape of a 'shivling'. Mawsynram is located at an elevation of 1400 meters.
- The terrain is compensated for by beautiful waterfalls and lush green meadows.
- The route from Shillong to Mawsynram is difficult and demands exceptional driving skills. The terrain can only be handled by SUVs or four-wheel drives.
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