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UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist

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  • 120 questions each
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Prelims Paper I covers general studies.

UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist, Prelims · 2020 · Paper I, General Studies · Q26 of 120

Geo-Scientist Prelims 2020 General Studies Q26: India’s climate is most affected by which of the following two winds?

QuestionGeography / monsoon

India’s climate is most affected by which of the following two winds?

  1. (a) North-East monsoon and South-West monsoon
  2. (b) North-West monsoon and South-East monsoon
  3. (c) North-East monsoon and South-East monsoon
  4. (d) North-West monsoon and South-West monsoon

Answer: (a) North-East monsoon and South-West monsoon

India's climate is controlled by the South-West monsoon (June–Sept, ~75% of rain) and the North-East monsoon (retreating/winter, rain on Tamil Nadu coast). This seasonal reversal of winds defines the 'monsoon type' climate.

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