Question

What among the following is the common factor between the leeward side of the Western Ghats, Ladakh and Western India (deserts of Rajasthan)?

• A. These areas face floods every year
• B. These are the drought-prone areas
• C. These areas have ample forest cover
• D. It rains throughout the year in these areas

Answer 1

The correct option is B These are the drought-prone areas

• Parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat, and leeward side of the Western Ghats are drought-prone.
  
• Owing to the nature of monsoons, the annual rainfall is highly variable from year to year.
  
• Variability is high in the regions of low rainfall in places such as Rajasthan , ladakh and leeward side of the Western Ghats.
  
• As such areas of high rainfall are likely to be affected by floods.the areas of low rainfall are likely to be drought prone.