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Assertion (A): During the south-west monsoon, Mumbai receives far heavier rainfall than Pune.
Reason (R): The Western Ghats force the moisture-laden winds to rise on their windward side, while Pune lies in the rain-shadow zone.
In the context of the above, which one of the following is correct?
- ABoth A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
- BBoth A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
- CA is true, but R is false
- DA is false, but R is true
Correct answer: A