10 Questions
True or false: Parts of western coast and northeastern India receive over 400 cm of rainfall annually.
True
True or false: The annual rainfall in the regions of low rainfall, such as parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat, and the leeward side of the Western Ghats, is highly variable from year to year.
True
True or false: Areas of high rainfall are more prone to droughts.
False
True or false: Rainfall is equally low in the interior of the Deccan plateau and east of the Sahyadris.
True
True or false: Snowfall is restricted to the Himalayan region.
True
The regions of low rainfall, such as parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat, and the leeward side of the Western Ghats, are _______________.
drought-prone
Snowfall is _______________ to the Himalayan region.
restricted
The annual rainfall is highly _______________ from year to year in regions of low rainfall.
variable
Areas of high rainfall are _______________ to be affected by floods.
liable
The rest of the country receives _______________ rainfall.
moderate
Quiz: Understanding Low Rainfall in Specific Regions of India Test your knowledge on why certain regions of India, such as western Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab, the interior of the Deccan plateau, and east of the Sahyadris, receive low rainfall. Explore the factors contributing to this phenomenon and learn about the unique climatic conditions of these areas.
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