INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISION OF INDIA

GREAT INDIAN DESERT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
the climate of Rajasthan is:
A
Wet
B
Harsh
C
Pleasant
D
None of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Under the Köppen climate classification the greater part of Rajasthan falls under Hot Desert (BWh) and remaining portions of the state falls under Hot Semi Arid (BSh); the climate of the state ranges from arid to semi-arid. Rajasthan receives low and variable rainfalls and thereby is prone to droughts.

Detailed explanation-2: -So the climate of Rajasthan is hot and dry. Hence the correct option is C. Note: In hot and dry climate, the temperature may go up to 50∘C and even more in summers.

Detailed explanation-3: -Rajasthan has a Tropical desert climate. In desert areas, it is usually hot and dry in summer and cold during the winter. Rajasthan can broadly be divided into Arid, Semi-Arid, and Sub-Humid Regions, on the basis of rainfall intensities.

Detailed explanation-4: -What is harsh weather? • Harsh weather conditions are defined as any extreme weather event associated with winter storms that may have one or more of the following elements: • Snow. • Strong winds. • Extreme low temperature.

Detailed explanation-5: -Rajasthan is a desert and have hot and dry climate. The temperature here is high during most of the year. Although the temperature is low for a few months. This area also receives less rainfall and hence is the hottest state of India.

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