NDA 2026
- Exam
- NDA
- Year
- 2026
- Subject
- General Ability
- Chapter
- General Studies
NDA 2026 · General Ability · General Studies
Which one of the following receives an average annual rainfall of...
Which one of the following receives an average annual rainfall of below in India, indicating highest inadequacy?
Options
- AMadhya Pradesh
- BHaryana
- CLadakh
- DJharkhand
Correct answer
C. Ladakh
Step-by-step solution
Ladakh is a cold desert located in the rain shadow region of the Great Himalayas. The Himalayan mountains block the monsoon clouds from reaching this region.
As a result, Ladakh receives an extremely low average annual rainfall of less than , which is well below . This indicates the highest inadequacy of rainfall among the given options.
Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand receive moderate to high rainfall, while Haryana receives around to of rainfall annually.
Answer: Ladakh
As a result, Ladakh receives an extremely low average annual rainfall of less than , which is well below . This indicates the highest inadequacy of rainfall among the given options.
Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand receive moderate to high rainfall, while Haryana receives around to of rainfall annually.
Answer: Ladakh