Question

Mumbai receives more rainfall than pune because ____________.

Answer 1

Mumbai is on the windward side

Mumbai is located on the coast and Pune is in the interior. Hence, Mumbai receives more rainfall than Pune. 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 whereas Lee ward refers to the region that is shielded from these winds by a natural barrier

Therefore, the correct option is (A)