UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 88
The seasonal reversal of winds is the typical characteristic of
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Correct answer: C
Correct Option: C
Explanation: Monsoon climates are defined by a seasonal change in prevailing wind direction due to land–sea heating contrasts and movement of pressure belts.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - Equatorial regions usually have year-round trade/convergence patterns, not characteristic reversal.
B: Incorrect - Mediterranean climates have seasonal rainfall shifts, not the typical monsoon wind reversal.
C: Correct - Correct: reversal between summer and winter monsoon winds.
D: Incorrect - The reversal is not a defining trait of all three climate types.