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Which of the following statements regarding climatic conditions of Rajasthan is/are correct? Select the correct answer using the codes given below- i) Climatic conditions of Rajasthan exhibit extremity of temperature and rainfall. ii) During the last ten years amount of rainfall has decreased in western desert part, while increased in Mewar. iii) Sudden onset of South-East moisture laden winds over an intensely heated landmass is the root cause of scarce rain in Western Rajasthan. iv) Climatically major pan of Rajasthan lies in subtropical zone.

Which of the following statements regarding climatic conditions of Rajasthan is/are correct? Select the correct answer using the codes given below- i) Climatic conditions of Rajasthan exhibit extremity of temperature and rainfall. ii) During the last ten years amount of rainfall has decreased in western desert part, while increased in Mewar. iii) Sudden onset of South-East moisture laden winds over an intensely heated landmass is the root cause of scarce rain in Western Rajasthan. iv) Climatically major pan of Rajasthan lies in subtropical zone. Correct Answer i and ii

As per official answer key, there is no right answer to it.

Key Points

  • The climate of Rajasthan keeps varying throughout the state.
  • In the desert areas, it is usually hot and dry in summer and cold during the winters.
  • However, both rainfall and humidity are low in the Aravalli range and western Rajasthan.
  • Weather can be characterized by high humidity and better rainfall in the eastern Rajasthan.
  • The mean annual rainfall in the East and West Rajasthan is about 64.9 cm and 32.7 cm respectively.
  • The maximum rainfall in the state is received in the Southern or South- Eastern districts of the state.
  • The total normal annual rainfall in Rajasthan varies from 1000 cm over the South-Eastern parts to 14 cm over the extreme North-Western parts.
  • Rajasthan gets scanty rainfall because the state lies in the rain shadow region of the Aravali Range.
  • The Aravali Range lie parallel to the Arabian Sea branch of South West Monsoon and do not offer any obstruction to the rain bearing winds.
  • Rajasthan experiences a tropical desert climate. It remains extremely cold in the months of October to February while it bears the scorching heat of the sun from March to September.

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