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Prelims MCQ · Geography

Match List I with List II:

List I: Climatic control List II: Principal effect
1. Latitude a. Tropical conditions in the south and greater temperature extremes in the north
2. Distance from the sea b. Equable coastal climate and stronger seasonal contrasts in the interior
3. Altitude c. Lower temperatures at mountain locations than at plains on similar latitudes
4. Relief d. Heavy windward rainfall and dry leeward conditions

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. 1–a, 2–b, 3–c, 4–d
  2. 1–b, 2–a, 3–d, 4–c
  3. 1–a, 2–d, 3–b, 4–c
  4. 1–c, 2–b, 3–a, 4–d
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