Climatology: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Geography)
1 previous year UPSC Prelims question on Climatology (Geography). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
Explanations state facts as of the year each question was asked; words like “recently” refer to that year.
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UPSC 2014Geography · Climatology
Q1. The seasonal reversal of winds is the typical characteristic of:
Explanation
Option (c) is correct: Monsoon Climate is characterized by Seasonal reversal of winds, where the wind direction changes with the seasons. It is found primarily in India, South-east Africa, Northern Australia, the Guinea Coast of West Africa and the Pacific Coast of Columbia. Summer monsoon (from June to September): Winds blow from the southwest, bringing moisture from the Indian Ocean, leading to heavy rainfall. Winter monsoon (from October to February): Winds blow from the northeast, bringing dry, cool air from the landmass.
Answer key for these questions
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UPSC year
Correct answer
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2014
(c) Monsoon climate
Frequently asked questions
How many previous year UPSC questions are there on Climatology?
This page covers 1 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Climatology (Geography), asked from 1996 to 2025. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
How should I use previous year UPSC questions for Prelims?
Attempt each question first, then open the answer and read the explanation for every option. Repeat by chapter, and track which statements UPSC reuses across years. Previous year questions show the exam pattern and difficulty level.
Which years are covered for Climatology?
Questions on Climatology (Geography) are available for 24 years, from 1996 to 2025. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
