Why is rainfall scarce in Rajasthan region?

Because it is a desert

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Because monsoon wind deviates

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Due to lack of forests

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Due to climate change

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Solution

The correct option is B Because monsoon wind deviates
Rainfall is scarce in the Rajasthan region because of the monsoon branch entering through Gujarat which runs parallel to the Aravalli ranges.

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