39th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1994
Which of the following pair matching’s is correct?
aMediterranean Sea Zone-Summer rain
bEquatorial Zone-rain with thunder in the noon✓ Correct
cMonsoon Zone-Heavy rain throughout the year
dDesert zone- winter rain
Explanation
In the Mediterranean climate, most rainfall occurs during winter. Equatorial regions receive convective rainfall accompanied by afternoon thunderstorms throughout the year. Monsoon regions receive most of their rainfall during summer due to monsoon winds. Desert regions experience very little or highly irregular rainfall. Hence, option (b) is the correct match.
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