INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mumbai receives more rainfall than Pune as it is situated on the coast and Pune is inland. Mumbai lies on the windy side of Western Ghats while Pune is situated on the sheltered side. Thus, option (D) is correct.

Detailed explanation-3: -Once the damp air makes landfall on an island, it ascends hills and mountains to form condensation, clouds, and precipitation. As the air moves to the other side of the island, it warms up and dries out. Thus, an island’s windward side is wetter and more verdant than its drier leeward side.

Detailed explanation-4: -Mumbai receives rainfall in the month of June to September because it lies on the west coast of India and Southwest monsoon rises from the Arabian Sea in the west. This monsoon brings moisture and causes rainfall in all parts of India in summer except Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and few more.

Detailed explanation-5: –In India part of the Leeward side of Western Ghats is a drought prone area. Complete step by step solution: 1. The windward side is the reference point which faces the existing wind whereas the leeward side is the one which is protected from the wind by the reference point.