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201.According to Stamp, which isotherm was used to divide India into two climatic zones??

  • A 18°C
  • B 10°C
  • C 24°C
  • D 27°C

Correct Answer: (A) 18°C

202.The 18°C isotherm roughly runs along which important line??

  • A Equator
  • B Tropic of Cancer
  • C Prime Meridian
  • D Tropic of Capricorn

Correct Answer: (B) Tropic of Cancer

203.In Stamp’s classification, how many total climatic regions were identified in India??

  • A 5
  • B 7
  • C 9
  • D 11

Correct Answer: (D) 11

204.Which region is represented by Jaipur in Stamp’s classification??

  • A Himalayan Region
  • B North-Western Region
  • C Arid Lowland
  • D Transitional Zone

Correct Answer: (C) Arid Lowland

205.Which region receives over 250 cm rainfall and is represented by Thiruvananthapuram??

  • A Konkan Coast
  • B Malabar Coast
  • C Tamil Nadu Region
  • D Region of heavy rainfall

Correct Answer: (B) Malabar Coast

206.According to Koppen, which type of climate is found in most parts of the Peninsular Plateau??

  • A Aw (Tropical Savanna Type)
  • B Amw
  • C As
  • D BShw

Correct Answer: (A) Aw (Tropical Savanna Type)

207.Which type of climate is found in western Rajasthan according to Koppen??

  • A BShw
  • B BWhw (Hot Desert Type)
  • C Aw
  • D Cwg

Correct Answer: (B) BWhw (Hot Desert Type)

208.According to Koppen, what does “E” represent??

  • A Dry climate
  • B Tropical climate
  • C Middle latitude rainy climate
  • D Polar climate

Correct Answer: (D) Polar climate

209.In Koppen’s classification, “w” stands for what??

  • A Dry season in summer
  • B Dry season in winter
  • C Hot summer
  • D Cool summer

Correct Answer: (B) Dry season in winter

210.In Thornthwaite’s classification, what does “P/E Index” represent??

  • A Rainfall effectiveness
  • B Precipitation excess
  • C Pressure efficiency
  • D Polar evaporation

Correct Answer: (A) Rainfall effectiveness