Give reason that why parts of rajasthan, gujarat the leeward side of the western ghats ate drought prones?

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Parts of Rajasthan and Gujarat are drought prone because the southwest monsoon winds lose moisture by the time they reach Gujarat and Rajasthan. Moreover, these regions lie on the leeward side of the Western Ghats and do not fall in the direction of rain bearing winds. The Southwest Monsoon winds bring much rain to windward side of the Western Ghats with the rain bearing clouds striking the Ghats and causing rain. The Aravallis lie parallel to the southwest monsoon winds and thus donot cause rainfall in parts of Rajasthan.

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Give reasons as to why.

(i) Seasonal reversal of wind direction takes place over the Indian subcontinent?

(ii) The bulk of rainfall in India is concentrated over a few months.

(iii) The Tamil Nadu coast receives winter rainfall.

(iv) The delta region of the eastern coast is frequently struck by cyclones.

(v) Parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat and the leeward side of the Western Ghats are drought-prone.

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