UPSC Geography Climate / जलवायु Question Bank Physiography and Climatic Zone

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    Consider the following statements:
    1. In tropical grassland regions rainfall mainly occurs in the short summer season with a long dry season.
    2. In Mediterranean region the winter rainfall is caused the passage of cyclones in the westerly wind be which lies over this area.                       
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?   

    A)  1 only                         

    B)  2 only                  

    C)  Both 3 and 2                

    D)  Neither 1 nor 2           

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     Tropical grasslands are found in tropical wet and dry climates. These areas are hot year-round, usual never dropping under 64 degrees Fahrenheit. Although these areas are overall very dry, they do have a season of heavy rain. Annual rainfall is from 20-50 inches per year. In Mediterranean region, the winter rainfall is caused due to middle latitude fronts and cyclone.


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