56. Consider the following statements about south-west monsoon
    (1) It occurs from June to September
    (2) Its direction is north-east to south-west
    (3) It gives maximum rainfall as compared to other monsoon.
    (4) It has no branch
    Which of these statements
    

1. 1. 1 and 3 are correct

   
   
   

   2. 2 and 3 are correct

   
   
   

   3. 1, 2 and 3 are correct

   
   
   

   4. 2 and 4 are correct

   
   
   

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   Correct Option: A

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57. Which of the following conditions characterize the equatorial climates of the world ?
    1. Cold winter
    2. Hot Summer
    3. Afternoon thunder shower
    4. Small diurnal range of temperature
    Select the correct answer using the code given below

1. 1. 1 and 3

   
   
   

   2. 2 and 4

   
   
   

   3. 1 and 2

   
   
   

   4. 3 and 4

   
   
   

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   Correct Option: D

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58. With reference to Koeppen's classification of climatic types, consider the following statements
    1. The minor / sub type indicated through small letter 'f' means rains all the year round.
    2. The minor / sub type indicated through small letter's means dry summer.
    Which of the statements (s) given above is / are correct ?

1. 1. 1 only

   
   
   

   2. 2 only

   
   
   

   3. Both 1 and 2

   
   
   

   4. Neither 1 nor 2

   
   
   

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   Correct Option: C

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59. Identify the climatic type which has cool summer (10^° C to 15^°C) and cold winter 0^° to 5^°C) and rainfall throughout the year with no day season :

1. 1. D_f

   
   
   

   2. C_w

   
   
   

   3. C_s

   
   
   

   4. C_f

   
   
   

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   Correct Option: A

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60. With reference to equatorial climate, consider the following statements
    1. Thermally induced low pressure belt develops around the equator but the pressure gradient is very low.
    2. Temporal variability in the amount of rainfall is not found
    Which of the statement (s) given above is / are correct ?

1. 1. 1 only

   
   
   

   2. 2 only

   
   
   

   3. Both 1 and 2

   
   
   

   4. Neither 1 nor 2

   
   
   

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   Correct Option: A

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