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Q36. The annual range of temperature in the interior of the continents is high as compared to coastal areas. What is/are the reason/reasons ? 1. Thermal difference between land and water 2. Variation in altitude between continents and oceans 3. Presence of strong winds in the interior 4. Heavy rains in the interior as compared to coasts Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

The annual range of temperature in the interior of the continents is high as compared to coastal areas. What is/are the reason/reasons ?

  1. Thermal difference between land and water
  2. Variation in altitude between continents and oceans
  3. Presence of strong winds in the interior
  4. Heavy rains in the interior as compared to coasts Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2013 • Geography

Correct Answer: Option (A) — 1 only

Concept & Option Breakdown

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Statement 1 is correct: Land heats up and cools down much faster than water due to its lower specific heat capacity (continentality effect), resulting in high annual temperature ranges in continental interiors. Statement 2 is incorrect: Altitude modifies absolute temperature but is not the primary driver of horizontal annual temperature range between coastal and interior locations at similar latitudes. Statements 3 and 4 are incorrect: Continental interiors generally receive less rainfall than coastal areas, and interior windiness does not cause the large annual thermal range.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Apply continentality principles: the differential heating of land vs. water is the single most decisive factor causing wide annual temperature swings in landlocked interiors.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2013 (Q36)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Climatology & Atmosphere
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — 1 only

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2013 Q36

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2013 GS Paper I Question 36 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2013 Geography (Climatology & Atmosphere) question is Option (A): "1 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2013 question belong to?

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?

Apply continentality principles: the differential heating of land vs. water is the single most decisive factor causing wide annual temperature swings in landlocked interiors.

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