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Mawsynram and Cherrapunji (Sohra) — wettest places on earth.
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Q1 · Cherrapunji and Mawsynram · EASY
Which village in Meghalaya holds the current record as the wettest place on Earth according to modern rainfall measurements?
Q2 · Cherrapunji and Mawsynram · EASY
Which village in Meghalaya currently holds the distinction of being the wettest place on Earth according to the Guinness Book of World Records?
Q3 · Cherrapunji and Mawsynram · MEDIUM
Consider the following statements about Mawsynram and Cherrapunji: 1. Mawsynram currently receives more average annual rainfall than Cherrapunji. 2. Cherrapunji holds the record for highest annual rainfall ever recorded in a single year. 3. Both towns are located in the East Khasi Hills district. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q4 · Cherrapunji and Mawsynram · EASY
Which of the following places in Meghalaya holds the record for the highest average annual rainfall in India?
Q5 · Cherrapunji and Mawsynram · MEDIUM
Which of the following statements regarding Cherrapunji and Mawsynram is/are correct? 1. Both are located in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya. 2. Mawsynram currently holds the record for highest average annual rainfall. 3. The heavy rainfall is due to orographic effect caused by monsoon winds from the Bay of Bengal. Select the correct answer: