Multiple choice

Nagpur gets scanty rainfall because it is located with reference to Sahyadri Mountains towards

  1. Windward Side

  2. Seaward side

  3. Onshore side

  4. Leewardside

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Nagpur receives scanty rainfall because it is situated on the leeward side of the Western Ghats (Sahyadri Mountains), where moisture-bearing monsoon winds drop most of their precipitation before crossing over.