UPSC Geography Climate / जलवायु Question Bank Climate

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    Match the following
    List I (Type of climate according to Koeppen) List II (Area in India)
    A. Cwg 1. U.P
    B. Dfc 2. Arunachal Pradesh
    C. Et 3. Uttarakhand
    D. E 4. Jammu and Kashmir
    Code:  

    A) A-1       B-2       C-3       D-4

    B)  A-2      B-3       C-4       D-1

    C)  A-3      B-4       C-1       D-2

    D)  A-4      B-3       C-2       D-1

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    1. Cwg (Monsoon type with dry winters): This type of climate is found in most parts of the Ganga Plain, eastern Rajasthan, Assam and in Malwa Plateau. The summer temperature rises to \[40{}^\circ C\]which falls to \[27{}^\circ C\] in winter. Most of rainfall occurs in summer and winter is dry. 2. Dfc (Cold, Humid winters type with shorter summer): Some of the north-eastern states such as Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and parts of Assam have this type of climate. Winters are cold, humid and of longer duration. The winter temperatures are about \[10{}^\circ C.\]Summers are short but humid. 3. Et (Tundra Type): This climate is found in the ountain areas of Uttarakhand. The average temperature varies from 0 to \[10{}^\circ C.\]There is fall in temperature with altitude. 4. E (Polar Type): The higher areas of Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh experience polar climate in which the temperature of the warmest month varies from \[0{}^\circ \,\]to \[10{}^\circ C.\]These areas are covered with snow for most part of the year.


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