With reference to the climate of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which of the following statements is/are correct ?
- 1.The climate can be defined as a humid, tropical coastal climate.
- 2.It receives rainfall from both South-west monsoon and North-east monsoon.
- 3.Maximum precipitation is between December and May.
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Answer: B. Statement 1 is correct: the islands have a warm, humid tropical maritime climate. Statement 2 is correct: they get rain from both the South-west monsoon and the North-east monsoon. Statement 3 is wrong: most rain falls from May to November; December to April is the drier season. So 1 and 2.
Watch for: Students remember the North-east monsoon brings winter rain and then assume winter is the peak.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Wrong because statement 2 is also correct.
- C. Wrong because the islands receive little rain from December to April.
- D. Wrong because the peak rainfall period is May to November.
Source to check: India Meteorological Department climatological data for Port Blair; NCERT Class 11 'India Physical Environment', Chapter 4 'Climate'
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