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Geography GK · Q108

Climate And Weather In Indian Geography

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 108

Q108

Which one of the following is the driest region in India?

A.
Telangana
B.
Marwar
Answer
C.
Vidarbha
D.
Marathwada

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The western Rajasthan is the driest region of India which includes Marwar, as it receives less than 25 cm of rainfall annually. Hence, it becomes the part of "Great Indian Desert" i.e., Marusthali. It lies in high pressure subtropical zone and towards west of Indian subcontinent.