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HCS (Haryana)Prelims2022General Studies
Question
Match the climatic regions of India according to Koeppen’s scheme. Column I (Types of Climate) A. BWhw B. Dfc C. Amw D. As Column II (Areas) 1. Arunachal Pradesh 2. West Coast of India south of Goa 3. Extreme Western Rajasthan 4. Coromandel coast of Tamil Nadu
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- A A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
- B A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
- C A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4
- D A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
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C A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4
Model Answer
Koeppen's classification of India
- In Rajasthan's extreme western regions, where deserts predominate, you can find the hot desert climate. The natural vegetation is nearly nonexistent due to the high temperatures. From the map, this region is under BWhw. Hence 1 is paired with C.
- Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and portions of Assam have a Dfc type of climate, with chilly, humid, and protracted winters. Hence 2 is paired with A.
- The south of Goa and the western coastal regions of India experience monsoon-type weather with a brief dry winter season. from the map, this region is under Amw. Hence 3 is paired with B.
- According to Koeppen's climate classification system, the Coromandel coast and adjoining areas of Andhra Pradesh are characterized by As (Monsoon type with the dry season in high sun period) type of climate. Hence 4 is paired with D.