Q. Rajasthan receives very little rain because
A) there is no water available and thus the winds remain dry
B) It is too hot
C) the winds do not come across any barrier to cause the necessary uplift to cool the winds
D) the mansoons fail to reach this area
✔ Correct Answer: the winds do not come across any barrier to cause the necessary uplift to cool the winds
Exam Insight
Rajasthan receives very little rainfall due to its location in the Thar Desert and the rain shadow effect caused by the Aravalli Range.