Previous year MCQs

UPPSC 2003 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 Meghalaya, India, is the wettest place on the Earth, with an average annual rainfall of 11,871 mm.

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