Give two reasons why the Thar Desert receives very little rainfall.

The Arabian Sea branch of the south-west monsoon runs parallel to the Aravalli range instead of striking against it, so the winds are not forced to rise and shed their moisture. By the time the Bay of Bengal branch reaches the north-west it has already lost most of its moisture over the rest of the country.

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Explanation

There is no highland lying across the path of the winds in this region.