Which one among the following stations receives maximum rainfall ?

The distribution of rainfall in India is highly uneven and influenced by orographic features and proximity to the sea [2]. Among the given stations, Raipur receives the maximum annual rainfall, with averages reported between 1319 mm and 1489 mm. This is because Raipur is located in the northeastern Peninsula (Chhattisgarh), a region classified as receiving medium to high rainfall [2]. In contrast, Bengaluru receives approximately 905 mm to 970 mm annually. Delhi, located in the semi-arid northern plains, receives significantly less, ranging from 617 mm to 800 mm [1]. Hyderabad is situated in the rain-shadow area of the Western Ghats, where average annual rainfall is often less than 60 cm (600 mm) in certain drought-prone tracts, though city-specific data typically places it below the levels of Raipur and Bengaluru [3].

Sources

1. [1] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 4: Climate of India > RAINFALL DISTRIBUTION > p. 30
2. [2] INDIA PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT, Geography Class XI (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 4: Climate > Distribution of Rainfall > p. 38
3. [3] Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 8: Natural Hazards and Disaster Management > Types of Droughts > p. 66