The seasonal reversal of winds is the typical characteristic of

[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2014 Prelims]

(a) Equatorial climate

(b) Mediterranean climate

(c) Monsoon climate

(d) All of the above climates


Answer: (c)

Explanation:

  • The monsoon climate is most prominent in regions such as the Indian subcontinent, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, parts of Vietnam, South China, and Northern Australia.
  • It is defined by the onshore wet monsoon during the summer season and the offshore dry monsoon during winter.
  • This climate type is primarily caused by the difference in the heating and cooling rates of land and sea, resulting in a seasonal reversal of wind direction during the year.
  • The monsoon climate is characterized by a clear seasonal pattern.

Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.

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Consider the following statements:                                                         The Parliament of India can place a particular law in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India. The validity of a law placed in the Ninth Schedule cannot be examined by any court and no judgement can be made on it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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