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What is the root cause of scant rain in Rajasthan?

What is the root cause of scant rain in Rajasthan? Correct Answer Typical orientation of Aravalli range

The correct answer is Typical orientation of the Aravalli range

Key Points

  • The typical orientation of the Aravalli Range is the root cause of scant rain in Rajasthan.
  • Rajasthan receives scanty rainfall.
  • The two main reasons are:
    • The Bay of Bengal branch of the Indian monsoon loses its moisture by the time it reaches the north-western part of India where Rajasthan is located.
    • And the Arabian sea branch of the monsoon flows parallel to the Aravalli Mountains and reach the northern part of India but does not shed moisture over Rajasthan.

Additional Information

  • About Rajasthan:
    • Established: 30 March 1949
    • Districts: 33
    • Area: 3,42,239 Sq. Km.
    • Located between 23 30’ and 30 11’ North latitude and 69 29’ and 78 17’ East longitude.
    • It shares an international border with Pakistan and a national boundary with 5 states of India including Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.

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