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UPSC 1995: The graph given below shows the mean average monthly temperatures (in °C) and mean monthly rainfall (in cms) of a place: This graph is indicative of which one of the climatic zones of the world?
(a)Wet and dry tropical
(b)Rainy tropical
(c)Semi-arid tropical
(d)Temperate marine
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (a) Wet and dry tropical
The climograph shows uniformly high temperatures (≈25 °C) all year with a pronounced summer rainy season and a distinct dry season—hallmarks of the Köppen ‘Aw’ tropical wet-and-dry (savanna) climate. Continuous heavy rainfall throughout the year (Rainy tropical), very low rainfall (Semi-arid), or mild marine temperatures (Temperate marine) do not fit the graph. ([licchavilyceum.com](https://licchavilyceum.com/upsc-civil-services-prelims-1995-solved-question-paper/?utm_source=openai))
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The correct answer is option (a): Wet and dry tropical. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 1995, GS Paper 1, as Question 19. It falls under Geography > Atmosphere & Climatology.
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