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Areas that receive an annual rainfall of less than 75 cm are known as _____.

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Wetlands
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Swampy regions
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Arid regions
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Drylands
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Solution

The correct option is D Drylands
Areas where rainfall is less than 75 cm annually are called as drylands. In drylands, crops such as millets and pulses, that require less amount of water are cultivated. About 84% of pulses cultivated in India are from drylands.

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