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Geography GK · Q133

Climate And Weather In Indian Geography

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 133

Q133

The driest part in India is in

A.
Jaisalmer (Western Rajasthan)
Answer
B.
Bhatinda (Punjab)
C.
Darbhanga (Bihar)
D.
Gandhinagar (Gujarat)

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
The driest part in India is in Jaisalmer (Western Rajasthan). Jaisalmer receives less than 12 km of rain because of its distance from Bay of Bengal, monsoon winds and its location in the sub - tropical high pressure belt.