Indian Geography UPPSC 2009 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following places gets the least rainfall?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Jaisalmer

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Jaisalmer”.

The Ruyli area in the Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan receives the least amount of rainfall in India, with an average of 8.3 centimeters per year. Jaisalmer and Ladakh are both considered dry regions with minimal rainfall.

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