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Prelims 2014 · Geography · Question 83

The seasonal reversal of winds is the typical characteristic of

  1. Equatorial climate
  2. Mediterranean climate
  3. Monsoon climate
  4. All of the above climates

Answer

Monsoon climate

  • (a) Equatorial climate: Characterized by uniformly high temperature and heavy convectional rainfall; it does not show seasonal reversal of winds. Verdict: Incorrect.
  • (b) Mediterranean climate: Known for dry summers and wet winters due to shifting pressure belts and westerlies, not true seasonal wind reversal. Verdict: Incorrect.
  • (c) Monsoon climate: Its defining feature is the seasonal reversal of winds between summer and winter. Verdict: Correct.
  • (d) All of the above climates: Since only monsoon climate has this typical characteristic, this option is incorrect.

Correct answer: (c) Monsoon climate.

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