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Q494. Consider the map given below : Of the four shaded areas in the map, which is characterised by hot dry summers, mild and moist winters and seasonal reversal of winds.

Consider the map given below : Of the four shaded areas in the map, which is characterised by hot dry summers, mild and moist winters and seasonal reversal of winds.

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 1997 • Geography

Correct Answer: Option (A) — 1

Concept & Option Breakdown

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Area 1 marks coastal California in North America, which has a classic Mediterranean climate (Cs type). Mediterranean climates are uniquely characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet/moist winters resulting from the seasonal migration of pressure belts and wind regimes.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Hot dry summers and mild wet winters define the Mediterranean climate type, located on western margins of continents between 30°–45° latitude (California = 1).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1997 (Q494)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Climatology & Atmosphere
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — 1

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 1997 Q494

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1997 GS Paper I Question 494 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1997 Geography (Climatology & Atmosphere) question is Option (A): "1". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Geography" and micro-topic "Climatology & Atmosphere". You can explore all repeated questions from Climatology & Atmosphere in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Climatology & Atmosphere UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Hot dry summers and mild wet winters define the Mediterranean climate type, located on western margins of continents between 30°–45° latitude (California = 1).

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