Which of the following statements is are correct Mumbai receives more rainfall than Pune because it ...........

Indian Geography (Easy) Monsoons and Climate in India

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Which of the following statements is/are correct?

Mumbai receives more rainfall than Pune because it is located at the windward side of Western Ghats
Vidarbha region experiences semi-arid climate as it is located in a rain shadow region
In India monsoon reaches Kashmir valley at the last

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I, II and III

I and II only

II and III only

I only

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Explanation:

Pune is on the leeward side of the Western Ghats, it means that it lies on rain shadow area. But Mumbai lies on the windward side and receives heavy rainfall. Vidarbha region experiences semi – arid climate as it is located in a rain shadow region.