Previous year MCQs

UPPSC 1997 GS-I World Geography
Question

The world's wettest spot is:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Mawsynram

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Mawsynram”.
Mawsynram in India is considered the wettest place on Earth.

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