UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 48
Consider the following description :
- Annual and daily range of temperatures is low.
- Precipitation occurs throughout the year.
- Precipitation varies between 50 cm – 250 cm.
What is this type of climate ?
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Correct answer: D
Correct Option: D (Marine West coast climate)
Explanation: Marine west-coast (oceanic) climates have small temperature ranges and precipitation in all seasons, often of moderate to high total amount.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Incorrect-Equatorial climates are uniformly hot with a very small annual range and usually heavy convectional rain; the description here is characteristic of oceanic west coasts.
B. Incorrect-China-type climates have stronger seasonal contrasts and often summer-dominant rain.
C. Incorrect-Humid subtropical climates have hotter summers and greater annual thermal range.
D. Correct-marine west-coast climates are mild and rainy throughout the year.