Geography Indian Geography

Q. The most plausible explanation for the location of the Thar desert in western India is

A
the absence of mountains to the north of Rajasthan to cause orographic rainfall in it
B
the obstruction caused by the Aravalis to the rain-bearing wind that proceeds to the Ganga Valley
C
the evaporation of moisture by heat
D
that the moisture carried by the South-west monsoon is driven away by the dry upper air current

Correct Answer

the absence of mountains to the north of Rajasthan to cause orographic rainfall in it

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