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Climatology and Temperature Distribution

1 UPSC Prelims MCQs tagged "Climatology and Temperature Distribution". Free practice with answer keys, explanations, and timed mock tests on Anantam IAS.

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  1. Consider the following statements:

    Consider the following statements:

    1. ABoth Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct and Statement 2 explains Statement 1
    2. BBoth Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct, but Statement 2 does not explain Statement 1
    3. CStatement 1 is correct, but Statement 2 is not correct
    4. DStatement 1 is not correct, but Statement 2 is correct
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: A

    The Northern Hemisphere really does show a larger annual temperature range than the Southern at the same latitudes, so Statement 1 is correct. The reason is exactly what Statement 2 says: the Northern Hemisphere holds far more land, and land heats and cools faster than the ocean-dominated Southern Hemisphere. Statement 2 is therefore the correct explanation.

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    Geography UPSC GPSC-2026 Medium