Which of the following States/Union Territories is included in the ‘Areas of Inadequate Rainfall’ of India?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Ladakh.
Areas of inadequate rainfall in India are defined as regions receiving less than 50 cm of annual rainfall. Among the options provided, Ladakh is a high-altitude cold desert that receives extremely low precipitation, often less than 10 cm annually, making it a prime example of an inadequate rainfall area. In contrast, Meghalaya is known for Mawsynram, one of the wettest places on Earth, while Haryana and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands receive moderate to high rainfall.