Question
Which one of the following receives an average annual rainfall of below 50\, cm in India, indicating highest inadequacy?
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General Ability
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2026
NDA 2026 (Phase 1)
NDA General Ability Question (2026) — Solution
Options
- A. Madhya Pradesh
- B. Haryana
- C. Ladakh
- D. Jharkhand
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 10\, cm , which is well below 50\, cm . This indicates the highest inadequacy of rainfall among the given options. Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand receive moderate to high rainfall, while Haryana receives around 40\, cm to 60\, cm of rainfall annually. Answer: Ladakh
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