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UPSC 2024: Consider the following description: 1. Annual and daily range of temperatures is low. 2. Precipitation occurs throughout the year. 3. Precipitation varies between 50 cm – 250 cm. What is this type of climate?
(a)Equatorial climate
(b)China type climate
(c)Humid subtropical climate
(d)Marine West coast climate
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (d) Marine West coast climate
The marine west-coast (oceanic) climate is characterised by small annual and diurnal temperature ranges due to maritime influence, year-round precipitation, and average annual totals of roughly 50 – 250 cm. These features match all three descriptors in the question, identifying option (d). ([britannica.com](https://www.britannica.com/science/marine-west-coast-climate?utm_source=openai))
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The correct answer is option (d): Marine West coast climate. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2024, GS Paper 1, as Question 13. 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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