Which district of Haryana receives least rainfall?

Sonipat
Ambala
Sirsa
Rohtak

The correct answer is C. Sirsa.

Sirsa is a district in the Indian state of Haryana. It is located in the southern part of the state and is bordered by the districts of Fatehabad, Hisar, Jind, and Kurukshetra. The district has a population of over 1.8 million people and is the second most populous district in Haryana after Gurgaon.

The climate of Sirsa is semi-arid and the average annual rainfall is about 400 mm. The main crops grown in the district are wheat, rice, and cotton. The district is also home to a number of industries, including sugar mills, rice mills, and cotton mills.

The following are the reasons why Sirsa receives the least rainfall in Haryana:

  • Sirsa is located in the southern part of Haryana, which is the driest part of the state.
  • The district is surrounded by the Thar Desert, which is a major source of dust storms.
  • The Aravalli Range, which is a mountain range located in the northern part of Haryana, blocks the moisture-laden winds from the Arabian Sea.
  • The district is located in a rain shadow area, which is an area that receives less rainfall than the surrounding areas.

The following are the effects of low rainfall in Sirsa:

  • Agriculture is the main occupation in Sirsa and low rainfall affects the crop yields.
  • The low rainfall also leads to water scarcity and drought conditions.
  • The low rainfall also affects the environment and the wildlife in the district.