Interior of the Deccan plateau receives an annual rainfall of less than 60 cm mainly because ........

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Interior of the Deccan plateau receives an annual rainfall of less than 60 cm, mainly because

It is a rain shadow zone/region.

It is located parallel to wind direction.

It is away from the coast.

Rain-bearing clouds are absent.

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Explanation:

Because it is a rain shadow region/area. This area have relatively little precipitation due to the effect of a topographic barrier, especially a mountain range, that causes the prevailing winds to lose their moisture on the windward side, causing the leeward side to be dry.