2014
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Set A
Geography
Climatology
The seasonal reversal of winds is the typical characteristic of
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Equatorial and Mediterranean are major climatic regions with defined climatic patterns that are fairly constant.
On the other hand Monsoons is a local phenomenon in the Indian context, and exhibits drastic seasonal wind reversal, especially in India → this is its defining feature. so it's odd one out.
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Answer: CThe correct answer is Option C.
Explanation: The word Monsoon is derived from the Arabic word 'Mausim', meaning season.
- The defining characteristic of the Monsoon Climate is the seasonal reversal of wind direction.
- South-West Monsoon (Summer) brings rain from sea to land.
- North-East Monsoon (Winter) blows from land to sea.
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- Mechanism: Driven by differential heating of land and sea (Thermal concept) and shifting of ITCZ (Dynamic concept).
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