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Discussion Forum : Indian Geography - Section 1 (Q.No. 26)
Indian Geography
26.
The most plausible explanation for the location of the Thar desert in western India is
the obstruction caused by the Aravalis to the rain-bearing wind that proceeds to the Ganga Valley
the evaporation of moisture by heat
the absence of mountains to the north of Rajasthan to cause orographic rainfall in it
that the moisture carried by the South-west monsoon is driven away by the dry upper air current
Answer: Option
Explanation:
No answer description is available. Let's discuss.
Discussion:
15 comments Page 2 of 2.
Mama said:   7 years ago
What is orographic rainfall?
Barsha Mukherjee said:   7 years ago
Isn't it because of the strategic location of Aravali hills, which cause maximum rainfall on the windward side and only dry air can reach the leeward side?
Younus said:   5 years ago
@Neha Arora.

True & exact explanation examples are Kalhari, Atacama, and Patgonian etc.
Rhea said:   5 years ago
Why not option A? Please explain.
Shivam Pratap Singh Chauhan said:   4 years ago
How C is not orthographics precipitation? Explain, please.
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