Why does the west coast of India receive more rainfall from south-west monsoon than the east coast?

Why does the west coast of India receive more rainfall from south-west monsoon than the east coast? Correct Answer The Western Ghats obstruct the windscausing rainfall

The Western Ghats are more elevated and continuous as compared to Eastern Ghats, that is why they (Western Ghats) block the moisture containing winds and receive more rainfall. They also lie opposite to moisture laden monsoon winds.
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