'Mumbai has equable climate whereas Lucknow experiences extreme climate'. Which of the following factor is responsible for it?

1. Altitude
2. Latitude
3. Distance from the sea
4. Duration of sunlight

Western disturbance or temperate cyclone originate in

1. Indian Ocean
2. Mediterranean Sea
3. Bay of Bengal
4. Arabian Sea

Kaal Baisakhi has the effect on which of the following state/states?

1. Karnataka & Kerala
2. Maharashtra & Gujarat
3. Tamil Nadu & Andhra Pradesh
4. West Bengal & Assam

'Deccan Plateau receives very little rainfall'. What is the reason behind it?

1. It is situated in the windward side of Western Ghats.
2. It is situated in the windward side of Eastern Ghats.
3. It is situated in the leeward/rain shadow side of Western Ghats.
4. It is situated in the rain shadow region of Eastern Ghats.