Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Geography

Agra and Darjiling are situated at approximately the same latitude, yet their mean January temperatures differ considerably. Which one of the following best explains this difference?

  1. Darjiling is farther from the Tropic of Cancer than Agra.
  2. Darjiling is situated at a higher altitude, where temperatures are lower because of thinner air.
  3. Agra receives direct maritime influence from the Arabian Sea.
  4. Darjiling remains under the influence of hot tropical winds during winter.
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