Question 18
EasyOriginal questionWhich of these places receives the least rainfall in a year?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Jaisalmer, in the Thar desert of western Rajasthan, gets only about 20 cm of rain a year.
The Arabian Sea branch of the monsoon passes over western Rajasthan without being forced to rise, because the Aravallis run parallel to it.
Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai all get well over 100 cm.
- Concept
- The driest region of India
- Typical timeTypical
- 35 s
- Your timeYours
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