Which is the driest place in India? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which is the driest place in India?
A. Phalodi
B. Bikaner
C. Jaisalmer
D. Leh
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Leh in Ladakh is the driest place in India, receiving less than 100 mm of annual precipitation due to its location in the rain shadow of the Himalayas.

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