Which of the following is the driest place in India? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is the driest place in India?
A. Ladakh
B. Thar Desert
C. Rajasthan
D. Kutch
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Ladakh, particularly the region around Leh, is the driest place in India, receiving less than 100 mm of precipitation annually due to its location in the rain shadow of the Himalayas.

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