Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Geography

Consider the following statements:

  1. The equatorial belt, monsoon coasts and windward slopes along western coasts in the cool temperate zone may receive more than 200 cm of rainfall annually.
  2. Interior continental areas may receive moderate annual rainfall of approximately 100–200 cm.
  3. Central tropical lands and eastern or interior portions of temperate lands commonly receive about 50–100 cm annually.
  4. Rain-shadow interiors and high latitudes generally receive more than 200 cm annually.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. 1 and 2 only.
  2. 1, 2 and 3 only.
  3. 2, 3 and 4 only.
  4. 1 and 4 only.
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