Q. Which among the following is/ are the main reason for the interior of the Deccan plateau receives an annual rainfall of less than 60 cm?
Answer: It is a rain shadow zone/region
Notes: The Deccan plateau receives an annual rainfall of less than 60 cm because it is a rain shadow region/zone. This area has relatively little precipitation due to the topographic barrier, especially a mountain range, that causes the prevailing winds to reduce their moisture on the windward side and leeward side become dry.

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