Option 1 states that both statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I. Let`s analyze each statement to understand why this option is correct.

Statement I states that the interior part of Maharashtra does not receive adequate rain in the summer season. This statement is generally true because the summer season in Maharashtra is characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. The interior part of the state, being away from the coastal regions, does not benefit from the cooling effect of the sea breeze, resulting in lower rainfall.

Statement II states that the interior part of Maharashtra lies in the rain shadow of the Western Ghats. This statement is also true. The Western Ghats are a mountain range that runs parallel to the western coast of India. These mountains act as a barrier to the southwest monsoon winds, causing them to ascend and release most of their moisture on the windward side (coastal areas). As a result, the leeward side (interior part) of the Western Ghats experiences less rainfall, forming a rain shadow region.

Statement II provides a valid explanation for Statement I. The rain shadow effect created by the Western Ghats is the reason why the interior part of Maharashtra receives inadequate rain in the summer season. Therefore, option 1 is correct.

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