Due to which of the following factors does Pune receive much lesser rainfall as compared to Mumbai?

Distance from the sea

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Continentality

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It is located on windward side of Western Ghats

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It is located on the leeward side of Western Ghats

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Solution

The correct option is D It is located on the leeward side of Western Ghats
(a) It is located on the leeward side of Western Ghats

Explanation: Mumbai lies on the windward side of Western Ghats while Pune is located on the leeward side.

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