Question

Choose the correct statement(s) regarding temperature patterns during the hot weather season

1. Temperatures in South India are moderated by the oceanic influence.
2. Temperatures consistently decrease from the coast to the interior in South India.

• A. All
• B. 2 only
• C. 1 only
• D. None of these

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 1 only

• Statement 1: "Temperatures in South India are moderated by the oceanic influence" - This statement is correct. South India is surrounded by water bodies (Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean) which moderate the temperatures through the maritime effect. The proximity to oceans helps keep temperatures relatively lower compared to interior parts of northern India during hot weather season.

• Statement 2: "Temperatures consistently decrease from the coast to the interior in South India" - This statement is incorrect. The temperature pattern is actually the opposite during hot weather season. In South India, temperatures generally increase as you move from the coast to the interior. Coastal areas stay cooler due to the oceanic influence, while interior regions like parts of Telangana, interior Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka experience higher temperatures due to less oceanic moderation.