Identify the option that contains the correct sequence of Indian states in terms of decreasing average annual rainfall.

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  1. Rajasthan > Assam > Bihar
  2. Haryana > Bihar > Rajasthan
  3. Assam > Bihar > Rajasthan
  4. Uttar Pradesh > Bihar > West Bengal

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Option 3 : Assam > Bihar > Rajasthan
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The correct answer is Assam > Bihar > Rajasthan

Key Points

  • Assam receives the highest average annual rainfall among the states listed in the options.
  • Bihar receives moderate rainfall compared to Assam and Rajasthan.
  • Rajasthan has the lowest average annual rainfall among the states listed in the options.
  • Therefore, the correct sequence of Indian states in terms of decreasing average annual rainfall is Assam > Bihar > Rajasthan.

Additional Information

  • Assam, located in the northeastern part of India, experiences heavy rainfall due to the monsoon and its proximity to the Himalayas.
  • Bihar, situated in the eastern part of India, receives substantial rainfall, primarily during the monsoon season.
  • Rajasthan, located in the northwestern part of India, is the driest state in the country, with the Thar Desert occupying a significant portion of its area.
  • The variation in rainfall is due to geographical and climatic factors unique to each state.
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