Why are the eastern sides of Lakshadweep’s islands better suited for settlement?

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Lakshadweep Beach on Bangaram Island, Lakshadweep.

The eastern sides of the islands in Lakshadweep are better suited for human settlement because they are higher in elevation. Conversely, the western sides of these islands feature low-lying lagoons, which serve to protect the inhabitants from the effects of the southwest monsoon.1