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What is the reason behind Ladakh becoming a Cold Desert?

A. Location of Great Himalayas

B. Rain shadow area

C. Both (A) and (B)

D. None of the above

Answer: Option C

Solution (By Examveda Team)

The enormous Great Himalayan range creates a rain shadow area due to which the monsoon winds do not reach Ladakh. This makes Ladakh a cold desert, as it receives just 2 cm of rainfall annually.

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