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Question No. 283Interactive Test Mode
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Q283. Which one of the following is the correct sequence of Indian cities in the decreasing order of their normal annual rainfall ?

Which one of the following is the correct sequence of Indian cities in the decreasing order of their normal annual rainfall ?

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Correct Answer: Option (C) — Kochi–Kolkata–Patna–Delhi

Concept & Option Breakdown

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Normal annual rainfall of the cities in decreasing order:

  1. Kochi (Western coast, directly exposed to Arabian Sea branch): ~3000 mm
  2. Kolkata (Ganga delta, close to Bay of Bengal): ~1600 mm
  3. Patna (Middle Ganga plain, further inland): ~1200 mm
  4. Delhi (Upper Ganga-Yamuna plain / semi-arid transition): ~800 mm

Rainfall along the Gangetic plain decreases progressively from east to west (Kolkata > Patna > Delhi), while the windward west coast (Kochi) receives the highest.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Rainfall in the northern plains decreases continuously from east to west (Kolkata > Patna > Delhi), while west coast stations like Kochi receive far greater rainfall than interior plains.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2005 (Q283)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Climatology & Atmosphere
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — Kochi–Kolkata–Patna–Delhi

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2005 Q283

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2005 GS Paper I Question 283 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2005 Geography (Climatology & Atmosphere) question is Option (C): "Kochi–Kolkata–Patna–Delhi". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2005 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?

Rainfall in the northern plains decreases continuously from east to west (Kolkata > Patna > Delhi), while west coast stations like Kochi receive far greater rainfall than interior plains.

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