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UPSC 2015: “Each day is more or less the same, the morning is clear and bright with a sea breeze; as the Sun climbs high in the sky, heat mounts up, dark clouds form, then rain comes with thunder and lightning. But rain is soon over.” Which of the following regions is described in the above passage?
(a)Savannah
(b)Equatorial
(c)Monsoon
(d)Mediterranean
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (b) Equatorial
Daily uniform high temperatures, morning sea-breeze, and brief afternoon convectional showers with thunder are hallmarks of the equatorial (tropical rain-forest) climate found on either side of the equator. Savannah, monsoon and Mediterranean climates all show pronounced seasonal contrasts, which the passage explicitly rules out. ([jagranjosh.com](https://www.jagranjosh.com/articles/upsc-civil-services-ias-prelims-2015-upsc-released-answer-key-1463479853-1?utm_source=openai))
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The correct answer is option (b): Equatorial. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2015, GS Paper 1, as Question 80. 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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