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Mention a geographical reason for the following:
                    Patna receives heavier rain than Delhi.

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Hint:
As we go from the east direction to the west direction, there is a decrease in rainfall patterns. For example, Assam receives heavier rainfall than Uttar Pradesh and the same applies to other cities or states as well.

Complete solution:
Patna receives heavier rain than Delhi because Patna is on the eastern side as compared to Delhi and places situated on the eastern side receive more rainfall or heavier rainfall than the places situated on the western side of the country. There is also a decrease in the humidity of the wind of monsoon and it keeps decreasing from the eastern side to the western side of the country. Patna is situated on the bank of a river called Ganga. Patna is the capital of the Indian state Bihar. The city was founded by Udayin. It is the 19th largest city in terms of population. It was founded in 490 BCE. Earlier the city was called “ Patliputra”. Some of the important dynasties that have ruled in this city include the Pala dynasty, Gupta dynasty, Shunga dynasty, Mauryan dynasty, Nanda dynasty, and Haryanka dynasty.
Additional Information - Some of the important pilgrimage centers in this state are Bodh Gaya, Nalanda, Rajgir, Vaishali, and many more. It is also the place of important movements such as the Champaran movement, Quit India Movement, and the Indian independence movement.

Note:
Some important tourist places in Patna are Padri ki Haveli, Gurudwara Gobind Ghat, Buddha smriti park, Patna planetarium, and Patna zoo also called Sanjay Gandhi Jaivik Udyaan or park.