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Disha DhankharAIR 235· 2025

Question 7GS2GS2

Discuss the implications of rain shadow effect on India's development.

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[Section on rain shadow effect continued with discussion on impact on distribution of precipitation and vegetation]

Rain shadow effect is crucial in understanding local climates & biomes. It assists in:

Agricultural planning
Settlement patterns
Preparing disaster management plans (eg. cloudburst likely on windward side)

Global examples:

1Andes mountain range (South America) - western side is wet & east eastern side and within leads to suitable conditions for Atacama desert
2Cascades mountain range (USA) - western side wet, eastern arid & dry

The rain shadow effect is crucial in understanding local climates & biomes. It assists in agricultural planning, settlements pattern, preparing disaster management plans (eg. cloudburst likely on windward side).

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Disha Dhankhar

AIR 2352025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Government Policies and Interventions - Design, Implementation and Issues

Government Schemes and Policies

Rain Shadow Effect Implications

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115

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6

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3

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analytical

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