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UPSC 2005: Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the given Indian cities in the decreasing order of their normal annual rainfall?
(a)Kochi – Kolkata – Delhi – Patna
(b)Kolkata – Kochi – Patna – Delhi
(c)Kochi – Kolkata – Patna – Delhi
(d)Kolkata – Kochi – Delhi – Patna
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (c) Kochi – Kolkata – Patna – Delhi
Average normal annual rainfall is highest at Kochi (~3015 mm), followed by Kolkata (~1712 mm), Patna (≈ 990 mm) and lowest at Delhi (≈ 774 mm); therefore the decreasing sequence is Kochi > Kolkata > Patna > Delhi, matching option (c). ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kochi?utm_source=openai))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2005, GS Paper 1, as Question 127. It falls under Geography > Atmosphere & Climatology.
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