GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which one of the following places gets the least rainfall?

A	Bikaner
B	Leh
C	Jodhpur
D	Jaisalmer

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Ruyli located in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan is known to receive the lowest amount of rainfall measuring only 8.3 cms annually.

Detailed explanation-2: -The least rainfall in India is recorded in the Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan. The average rainfall in Rajasthan is about 200-40 mm and the least amount of rainfall is in the Jaisalmer district, which is around 12 cm a year.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is Leh. The place in India receiving the lowest rainfall is Leh. The average annual precipitation in these regions is less than 50 cms.

Detailed explanation-4: -Low rainfall regions in India Regions having low rainfall (50 to 100 cm) include parts Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and Western Uttar Pradesh.

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