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Consider the following statements regarding tropical depressions steered by easterlies:

  1. They are crucial for determining spatial distribution of rainfall.

  2. Their intensity directly affects monsoon duration.

  3. Their frequency influences regional rainfall variability.

    Which of the above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B1 and 3 only

C2 and 3 only

DAll of the above

Answer:

B. 1 and 3 only

Read Explanation:

  • Statement 2 is not entirely correct — duration of the monsoon is influenced more by other factors like monsoon trough shifts and ENSO.


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Which of the following statements are correct regarding the ITCZ and its influence on India's climate?

  1. The ITCZ is a low-pressure zone where trade winds converge.

  2. In July, the ITCZ is located around 20°N-25°N latitudes over the Gangetic plain.

  3. The shift of the ITCZ leads to the reversal of winds from northeast to southwest during winter.

Which of the following pairs is correctly matched in the context of wind direction during the cold weather season?

Which of the following statements are correct?

  1. Winter rainfall in Punjab is brought by Mediterranean cyclones.

  2. The precipitation from these cyclones is important for Rabi crops.

  3. These cyclones originate in the Bay of Bengal.

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