महाराष्ट्रातील मोसमी पाऊस हा प्रामुख्याने खालीलपैकी कोणत्या प्रकारात मोडतो ?

The correct answer is Option B (South-West Monsoon).

Key Points:
• The climate and rainfall pattern in Maharashtra is heavily dependent on seasonal winds.
• More than 85% of the annual rainfall in Maharashtra is received from the South-West Monsoon winds (नैर्ऋत्य मोसमी वारे).
• Details of Rainfall types:
• South-West Monsoon (नैर्ऋत्य मोसमी): These winds originate from the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean, striking the western coast of India between June and September. They bring heavy orographic rainfall to the Konkan region and Sahyadri mountains.
• North-East Monsoon (ईशान्य मोसमी): This is the retreating monsoon (Oct-Dec) which primarily brings rain to the eastern coast of India (Tamil Nadu), with very little impact on Maharashtra.
• Valiv (वळीव): Pre-monsoon showers with thunder and lightning occurring locally in April-May.
• Therefore, Maharashtra receives rain primarily from the South-West Monsoon. Option 2 is correct.
• Key Takeaway: Maharashtra receives the vast majority of its annual rainfall from the South-West (Nairutya) Monsoon winds between June and September.