Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Geography

Consider the following statements:

  1. On a June day, Churu may record 50°C or more while Tawang may remain near 19°C.
  2. On a December night, Drass may fall to about -45°C while Chennai remains near 20°C to 22°C.
  3. Kerala and the Andaman Islands generally have a small difference between day and night temperatures.
  4. The Thar Desert has a smaller diurnal temperature range than the Andaman Islands.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 1, 2 and 3 only
  3. 2, 3 and 4 only
  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4
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