Question

Due to which of the following factors does Pune receive much lesser rainfall as compared
to Mumbai?
(a) It is located on the leeward side of Western Ghats
(b) It is located on windward side of Western Ghats
(c) Continentality
(d) Distance from the sea

Answer 1

Answer:

$\mathsf\green{It \: is \: located \: on \: the \: leeward \: side \: of \: Western \: Ghats}$

Explanation:

Mumbai is on the windward side,

Mumbai receives more rainfall than Pune because it is located on the coast and Pune is in the interior.

Mumbai lies on the windward side of Western Ghats while Pune is located on the leeward side. Windward refers to the direction from which the rain-bearing south west monsoon winds approach the land from sea. Lee ward refers to the region that is shielded from these winds by a natural barrier, in this case, the hills of Western Ghats. This region is drier and is referred to as rain-shadow due to this feature.

Answer 2

Explanation:

d

maritime climate influence.ie. influence of sea brings rain to mumbai.however since Delhi is located on the interior and is not close to a water body, it does not experience maritime climate