Why does the west coast of India receive more rainfall from southwest – McqOptions

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1.	Why does the west coast of India receive more rainfall from southwest monsoon than the east coast?
A.	Unlike the east coast this coast is straight
B.	The Western Ghats obstruct the winds causing rainfall
C.	The east coast is broader than the west coast
D.	The Eastern Ghats extend parallel to wind direction
Answer» C. The east coast is broader than the west coast

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