Rainfall In Haryana


 
 
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Rainfall In Haryana

Rainfall of Haryana

The state has three distinct seasons, viz winter (November-March), summer (April-June) and rainy season (July-October). The rainfall occurs during the months of July-September with occasional showers during December-January. The range of rainfall in this region varies between 160-751 mm. The rainfall is unevenly distributed, with Shivalik hills region being the wettest and the Aravalli hills region being the driest. The maximum rainfall is about 216 cm occurring in the foothills only. The minimum rainfall is 25 cm to 40 cm in the Southern part.

About 80% of the rainfall is recorded in the monsoon season (July-September) and sometimes causes local flooding. The autumn crop and spring sowing depend on the season from June to the end of September and the other is the winter rains, which occur from December to February, benefiting the Rabi crop

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Question : 1

Which of the following are correct :

(a) In eastern division of Haryana more than 75 - 80% of the total rainfall in this division occurs in the month from July to September.

(b) In eastern division of Haryana, the average rainfall has been recorded around 20 - 30 mm for 30 days in a year.

(c) Western division of Haryana receives 80 - 85% of the total rainfall in the year from the South-West monsoon in the months of July- September.

Right Option : D
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Question : 2

Which of the following districts receives highest rainfall in Haryana ?

Right Option : B
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Question : 3

Which of the following are correct :

(a) The district of Ambala receives the highest average rainfall in Haryana, which is around 130 cm in a year.

(b) The period from October to the middle of April is usually dry in western division.

(c) The district of Sirsa receives the lowest rainfall in Haryana, which is less than 35 cm.

Right Option : B
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