LOCATION AND STRUCTURE OF INDIA
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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The lack of monsoon winds
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Location of Aravali hills
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Because of Himalayas
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -(ii) The state of Rajasthan receive scanty rainfall because it lies in the rain-shadow region of the Aravali Mountains. The Aravali Hills run parallel to the Arabian Sea branch, and thus do not form any barrier to intercept the winds. The winds thus passes through Rajasthan without causing any rainfall.
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 orientation of the Aravalli mountain range. The specific orientation of the Aravalli Range is the root cause of low rainfall in Rajasthan.