Which of the following states comes under the area of low rainfall?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Gujarat

• Gujarat, especially its northwestern region (e.g., Kutch and Saurashtra), is known for low rainfall and semi-arid to arid conditions.

• Some regions of Gujarat receive less than 50 cm of annual rainfall, particularly in the Rann of Kutch.

• In contrast, the other options are located in the eastern or northeastern part of India, which receive high to very high rainfall due to the southwest monsoon.

Information Booster:
• Bihar – Receives moderate to high rainfall (~100–200 cm/year).
• Gujarat – Low rainfall in northwestern parts; eastern parts receive moderate rainfall.
• Tripura – Located in the Northeast; receives high rainfall (~200–300 cm/year).
• Meghalaya – One of the wettest places on Earth; Mawsynram receives >1000 cm rainfall annually.
• Areas with <50 cm rainfall annually include Rajasthan, parts of Gujarat, and Ladakh.
• Rainfall in India is mainly due to the Southwest Monsoon (June–September).