UPSC Prelims 1998 · General Studies
Question 55: Geography
July 27.8 14.5 August 27.8 14.0 September 22.3 12.7 October 18.3 7.0 November 12.2 5.0 December 6.7 3.5 These data are most likely to be found in the natural regions of
AnswerThe answer is (a).
The temperature column falls steadily from about 28 degrees C in July-August to about 7 degrees C in December, a large seasonal range with warm summers and cold winters, while the second column peaks in July-August and falls through the winter, a summer-maximum pattern. That rules out the Equatorial type, which stays near 27 degrees C all year, and the Hot desert type, where summers are far hotter. The Monsoon type has mild winters. Warm humid summers and cool winters mark the China type, found on the eastern margins of continents in warm temperate latitudes.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Right: warm summers falling to a cool winter fit the China type.
- (b) Equatorial temperatures stay near 27 degrees C all year.
- (c) Hot deserts have far hotter summers.
- (d) Monsoon winters are milder than the December figures.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 1998, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.