Question

    What type of climate is typically encountered in India

    by locations situated north of the Tropic of Cancer?
    A Continental Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Moderate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Oceanic Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Equatorial Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The places to the north of the Tropic of Cancer experience continental type of climate, i.e., very hot during summer and very cold during winter. Example: Temperature rises up to 50ºC in Rajasthan during summer while in Dras near Kargil, the temperatures may go down to -40ºC during winter.

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