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The graph given below shows the mean average monthly temperatures (in ºC) and mean monthly rainfall (in cm) of a place.

In simple words, the graph given below shows the mean means Wet and dry tropical. In Climate, this is one of those facts you just remember once and it stays. Think of the graph given below shows the mean and Wet and dry tropical together. Once you see the link, you will not need to think twice in the exam.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 1995] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Climate and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

Consider the following climatic conditions (Northern Hemisphere). Months Tempera-Rainfall ture (0º C) (cm) J 3.9 4.7 F 4

This one is about checking statements. In Climate, the true statements together make China Type. That is what the question wants. Read each statement like a small fact, tick the ones you know are true, and you will reach the same set.

Ref: [West Bengal PSC (Pre) 2017 IAS (Pre) 1998] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Climate and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

Analyse the following statistical date of temperature and rainfall. Month Tempera-Rainfall ture (0º C) (cm) January 6.7

Think of it like this. When the question talks about Analyse the following statistical date of temperature, your mind should go straight to Western European Type. In Climate, this is a very common fact. Teachers often repeat it because it comes in exams again and again. Just keep this one line in your head.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 1999] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Climate and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

La Nina is suspected to have caused recent floods in Australia. How is La Nina different from El Nino? 1. La Nina is cha

Okay, so here is the simple version. La Nina is suspected to have caused points to Neither 1 nor 2. In Climate, this is taught as a basic fact. You do not need a long story for it. Just remember the connection and move on. It will come back to you in the exam.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2011] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Climate and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

Match the correctly. List-I (a) The hottest (b) The coldest (c) The wettest (d) The driest List-II 1. Chile 2. Cherrapun

Okay, so here is the simple version. Match the rightly. List-I (a) The hottest points to 4 3 2 1. In Climate, this is taught as a basic fact. You do not need a long story for it. Just remember the connection and move on. It will come back to you in the exam.

Ref: [48th to 52nd BPSC (Pre) 2008] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Climate and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the climatic regions while going from Zaire to Netherlands? 1. Equ

You can think of it as a small story. In Climate, which one of the following is the happened with 1, 3, 2, 4. That is why 1, 3, 2, 4 is the answer here. Stories are easier to remember than lists. So keep this small story in mind and you will recall it.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 2002] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Climate and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

Which one of the following climates are associated with the shifting of the pressure belts? 1. Equatorial climate 2. Med

Okay, so here is the simple version. Which one of the following climates are points to 2 and 3. In Climate, this is taught as a basic fact. You do not need a long story for it. Just remember the connection and move on. It will come back to you in the exam.

Ref: [UPPCS (Mains) 2010] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Climate and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

The temperature and rainfall record of a meterological station are given below. Months Tempera-Rainfall ture (0º C) (cm)

You know, this one is quite easy if you have read Climate once. The temperature and rainfall record of a is all about Mediterranean region. That is the whole story here. No need to make it hard. Just remember Mediterranean region for this topic and you are done.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2001] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Climate and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

Assertion (A): The ports of North-West Europe are open throughout the year. Reason (R): The South Westerly winds blow ov

Let us keep Assertion-Reason simple. In Climate, the right combination here is Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R).... First ask, is Assertion true? Then, is Reason true? Then, does Reason explain Assertion? When you answer those three, you get Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R)....

Ref: [UPPCS (Mains) 2002] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Climate and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

Assertion (A): The Mediterranean regions have rainy winters. Reason (R): During winter they lie in the belt of the Weste

In Assertion-Reason, check both parts calmly. Here, the combination that fits is Both (A) and (R) are true and (R).... In Climate, this is how Assertion and Reason are linked. If you check Assertion first, then Reason, then the link, the answer becomes clear. That is the simple way to do it.

Ref: [Assam PSC (Pre) 2019 UPPCS (Mains) 2004] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Climate and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

Consider the following statements. 1. In Equatorial regions, the year is divided into four main seasons. 2. In Mediterra

For this statement question, read slowly. In Climate, the statements that hold true together are 3 and 4. That is the answer. If you check each statement one by one in your mind, you will see why this set feels right. Take your time and do not rush it.

Ref: [Kerala PSC (Pre) 2016 IAS (Pre) 2002] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Climate and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List-I (Type of Climate) (

Let us do this matching slowly. In Climate, the pairs fit together as in 4 1 2 3. That is the answer. Do not try to remember the code first. Remember the pairs, say them once, and the code will make sense on its own.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 2003 UP UDA/LDA (Pre) 2002] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Climate and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.