UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 41
With reference to the climate of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- The climate can be defined as a humid, tropical coastal climate.
- It receives rainfall from both South-west monsoon and North-east monsoon.
- Maximum precipitation is between December and May.
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Correct answer: B
Correct Option: B
Explanation: Andaman and Nicobar have a humid tropical maritime climate, and rainfall arrives with both southwest and northeast monsoon systems.
Statement-wise Analysis:
Statement 1: Correct - Maritime equatorial/tropical humidity describes the islands’ year-round climate.
Statement 2: Correct - Both southwest and northeast monsoon winds contribute rainfall.
Statement 3: Incorrect - The heaviest rainfall is generally in southwest-monsoon months, not December–May.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - Omits supported item(s) 2.
B: Correct - This option includes the supported item(s) and excludes the unsupported ones.
C: Incorrect - Includes unsupported item(s) 3 and omits supported item(s) 1.
D: Incorrect - Includes unsupported item(s) 3 and omits supported item(s) 1, 2.