Previous year MCQs

Indian Geography UPPSC 2008 GS-I
Question

Among the following places which one gets the least rainfall?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Leh

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Leh”.
The place in India that receives the lowest rainfall is Leh.

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