UPSC Prelims 2002 · General Studies
Question 125: Geography
Consider the following statements:
- 1.In equatorial regions, the year is divided into four main seasons
- 2.In Mediterranean region, summer receives more rain
- 3.In China type climate, rainfall occurs throughout the year
- 4.Tropical highlands exhibit vertical zonation of different climates
Which of these statements are correct?
AnswerThe answer is (d).
Statement 3 is true: the China-type climate, found on warm temperate eastern margins, has rain in all seasons. Statement 4 is true: tropical highlands show vertical zonation of climate with height. Statement 1 is false: equatorial regions have no distinct seasons, being hot and wet all year. Statement 2 is false: the Mediterranean climate has dry summers and winter rain.
- 1. Equatorial regions have no four-season year; it is hot and wet throughout.
- 2. The Mediterranean region has dry summers and winter rain.
- 3. China-type climate has rain through the year.
- 4. Tropical highlands show vertical zonation of climates.
How you could have got this
- If you were sure statement 1 is not correct, (a), (b) and (c) go: each of them includes 1.
What you needed to know: Equatorial regions have no four-season year; it is hot and wet throughout.
Only (d) is left. You didn’t need statements 2, 3 or 4.
This follows an unofficial answer: UPSC has not published its key for this year, and if that answer is wrong, so is this path.
Which options go is worked out from UPSC’s key and the options, not by a model.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Includes 1 and 2, which are false.
- (b) Includes 1 and 2, which are false, and leaves out 4.
- (c) Includes 1 and 2, which are false, and leaves out 3.
- (d) Right: statements 3 and 4.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2002, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.