Which of the following statements about the climate of Madhya Pradesh is NOT correct?

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Correct — C. The statement 'Temperature remains low in Morena and Datia districts during summer season' is NOT correct. Morena and Datia lie in the extreme north of Madhya Pradesh, in the Gwalior–Chambal belt bordering the north Indian plains. This tract has a continental character and records some of the state's HIGHEST summer temperatures, not low ones.

Why the other options are wrong — (a) This is correct, not the answer — northern MP (the Gwalior–Chambal belt) is exposed to winter cold waves from the north-west and is noticeably cooler in winter than the southern districts.  (b) This is correct, not the answer — the south-eastern districts lie in the path of the monsoon current and receive comparatively higher rainfall than much of the state.  (d) This is correct, not the answer — like most of India, MP's winter gets very little rainfall barring occasional showers from western disturbances.

Concept: Madhya Pradesh has a tropical monsoon-type climate with sharp regional variation driven by latitude, continentality and monsoon geography. The northern Gwalior–Chambal belt (including Morena and Datia) behaves like the adjoining north Indian plains — hot summers, cold winters. The south-eastern districts receive comparatively higher monsoon rainfall. Winters are largely dry across the state.

State PCS 2022 Q73 — Madhya Pradesh GK PYQ with Answer

State PCS 2022 Q73 — Madhya Pradesh GK PYQ with Answer