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UPSC 2001: The temperature and rainfall of a meteorological station are given below: J F M A M J J A S O N D Temperature (°C): 9.4 10.6 11.7 12.2 13.3 13.9 13.9 14.4 15.6 15.0 13.3 10.6 Rainfall (cm): 12.2 9.1 7.9 2.5 1.8 0.3 – – 0.8 2.5 6.1 11.7 Average Temperature: 12.8 °C Average Rainfall: 54.9 cm per annum Identify the region having the above climatic pattern from amongst the following:
(a)Mediterranean region
(b)Monsoon region
(c)Steppe region
(d)North-West European region
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (a) Mediterranean region
The data show mild, wet winters (rainfall highest in December-February) and hot, dry summers (virtually no rain in June-August) with an annual mean temperature of about 13 °C—classic features of a Mediterranean climate. Monsoon, Steppe and North-West European (marine west-coast) regions either have summer-wet patterns or higher year-round precipitation, so options (b), (c) and (d) do not fit. ([licchavilyceum.com](https://licchavilyceum.com/upsc-civil-services-prelims-2001-solved-question-paper/))
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What is the correct answer to this UPSC 2001 Geography question?▼
The correct answer is option (a): Mediterranean region. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
Which year was this Atmosphere & Climatology question asked in UPSC Prelims?▼
This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2001, GS Paper 1, as Question 14. It falls under Geography > Atmosphere & Climatology.
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This question is rated "moderate". It requires sound conceptual understanding of the topic.
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