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UPSC 1996: Assertion (A): Areas near the equator receive rainfall throughout the year. Reason (R): High temperatures and high humidity cause convectional rain in most afternoons near the equator. In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?
(a)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b)Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
(c)A is true but R is false
(d)A is false but R is true
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both statements are correct: equatorial regions (about 5–8° each side of the equator) receive year-round rainfall, and this is chiefly because daily heating produces hot, humid air that rises convectively to give almost-daily afternoon showers—so R correctly explains A. ([licchavilyceum.com](https://licchavilyceum.com/upsc-civil-services-prelims-1996-solved-question-paper/?utm_source=openai))
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The correct answer is option (a): Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 1996, GS Paper 1, as Question 42. It falls under Geography > Atmosphere & Climatology.
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