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UPSC 2010: A geographic region has the following distinct characteristics: 1. Warm and dry climate 2. Mild and wet winter 3. Evergreen oak trees The above features are the distinct characteristics of which one of the following regions?
(a)Mediterranean
(b)Eastern China
(c)Central Asia
(d)Atlantic coast of North America
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (a) Mediterranean
A Mediterranean (Cs) climate is typified by hot or warm, dry summers; mild, wet winters; and sclerophyllous evergreen vegetation such as evergreen oaks. The given set of features matches this climatic region found around the Mediterranean Basin and similar west-coast mid-latitude zones. ([britannica.com](https://www.britannica.com/science/Mediterranean-climate?utm_source=openai))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2010, GS Paper 1, as Question 96. It falls under Geography > Atmosphere & Climatology.
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This question is rated "easy". It tests basic recall and most well-prepared aspirants should answer it correctly.
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