With reference to Köppen's climatic classification of the Indian subcontinent, consider the following statements:
1. The Coromandel Coast of Tamil Nadu is categorized under the 'As' climate type, where the dry season occurs during the summer months.
2. The rain-shadow zone extending to the east of the Western Ghats is classified under the 'BShw' (semi-arid steppe) climate type.
3. The Gangetic Plain of northern India is designated under the 'Amw' climate type due to severe winter rainlessness and intense summer precipitation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 and 2 onlyCevap
- B2 and 3 only
- C1 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
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Statements 1 and 2 only are correct.
According to Köppen's climatic scheme for India:
- 'As' (Monsoon with dry summer) corresponds to the Coromandel Coast of Tamil Nadu, which receives its principal rain during winter from the North-East monsoon.
- 'BShw' (Semi-arid steppe) corresponds to the rain-shadow belt east of the Western Ghats, northern Gujarat, and parts of Rajasthan.
- 'Cwg' (Monsoon with dry winter) corresponds to the Ganga plain, eastern Rajasthan, and northern Madhya Pradesh.
- 'Amw' (Monsoon with short dry season) corresponds to the Western Coastal Plain south of Goa.
Therefore, statements 1 and 2 are accurate, while statement 3 is incorrect.
- 'As' (Monsoon with dry summer) corresponds to the Coromandel Coast of Tamil Nadu, which receives its principal rain during winter from the North-East monsoon.
- 'BShw' (Semi-arid steppe) corresponds to the rain-shadow belt east of the Western Ghats, northern Gujarat, and parts of Rajasthan.
- 'Cwg' (Monsoon with dry winter) corresponds to the Ganga plain, eastern Rajasthan, and northern Madhya Pradesh.
- 'Amw' (Monsoon with short dry season) corresponds to the Western Coastal Plain south of Goa.
Therefore, statements 1 and 2 are accurate, while statement 3 is incorrect.
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Köppen's Climate Classification of India