Practice Varies from <100 mm (Rajasthan) to >11,000 mm (Mawsynram, Meghalaya) - 15.9.1.1 | 15. Rainfall Data in India | Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering - Vol 1
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15.9.1.1 - Varies from <100 mm (Rajasthan) to >11,000 mm (Mawsynram, Meghalaya)

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Question 1

Easy

Identify the region in India with the lowest annual rainfall.

💡 Hint: Think of the driest place in India.

Question 2

Easy

What is the primary season for major rainfall in India?

💡 Hint: Consider when the rains typically arrive.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the annual rainfall range in India?

  • <100 mm in Rajasthan
  • >11,000 mm in Mawsynram
  • Both A and B

💡 Hint: Review the section's focus on rainfall extremes.

Question 2

Is the southwest monsoon the only season when significant rainfall occurs in India?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about other seasons mentioned in the content.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

If a region received 120 mm of rainfall this year, would it be classified as an arid region? Justify your answer.

💡 Hint: Consider the specific thresholds used to define climate types.

Question 2

Critically assess how the seasonal rainfall variability might affect water management strategies in flood-prone vs water-scarce regions.

💡 Hint: Think about both prevention and utilization strategies.

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