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Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 111

Q111

Which one of the following state has the maximum coefficient of variation in rainfall?

A.
Assam
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Rajasthan
Answer
D.
West Bengal

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Rajasthan is the state among the following given options that has the maximum coefficient of variation in rainfall.
The coefficient of variation in rainfall is highest in Jaisalmer (217.14%) and Bikaner (148.68%) whereas the lowest variability was observed in the Jhunjhunu district (81.05%).
The values of the coefficient of variation show the change from the mean values of rainfall. The actual rainfall in some places deviates from 20 - 50 percent.