The correct answer is 1-A, 2-C, 3-D, 4-B. Explanation & Key Takeaways: Rainfall in Maharashtra: • The climate of Maharashtra is tropical and monsoonal. • The beginning of the monsoons in early June provides relief from the sweltering summers that begin in March. • The Konkan and Sahyadri regions of Maharashtra get the most rainfall. • The state receives between 400 and 6000 mm of rainfall annually, which falls across three to four months of the year. • March, April, and May are known for their extremely high temperatures, which are frequently accompanied by thunderstorms. • Maharashtra has hot, rainy, and cold weather throughout the monsoon season. • The high Western Ghats, which prevent the monsoon-bearing winds from the Arabian Sea and bring rain, is the most significant environmental factor. • When the southwest monsoon arrives in the first week of June, rain usually begins to fall. • In Maharashtra, July is the wettest month, although August also sees a lot of rain. • Rainfall is caused by south-westerly winds in the monsoon region, while east of the Western Ghats is called the rain shadow region. +----------------------------------------+------------------------+ | Administrative division of Maharashtra | Total Rainfall in 2020 | +----------------------------------------+------------------------+ | 1. Kokan | 3321.7 mm | | 2. Pune | 1098.7 mm | | 3. Nashik | 871.8 mm | | 4. Aurangabad | 944.3 mm | | 5. Amravati | 840.8 mm | | 6. Nagpur | 1097.1 mm | +----------------------------------------+------------------------+