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Match the Koeppen's climate types with regions in India
Climate typeRegion
A DfcP Coromandal coast of Tamil Nadu
B AsQ Ganga plain
C AmwR Arunachal Pradesh
D CwgS West coast of India south of Goa

This question was previously asked in
CSIR NET 2019 Earth Science Question Paper (15-Dec-2019)
The correct answer is
A - R, B - P, C - S, D - Q

Matching Koeppen Climate Types with Indian Regions

This solution details the correct pairings between specific Koeppen climate classification codes and their corresponding geographical regions in India. Understanding these associations is key for regional climatology.

Understanding Koeppen Climate Codes

  • Dfc: Represents a subarctic climate that is fully humid with cool summers.
  • As: Represents a tropical savanna climate characterized by a dry summer season.
  • Amw: Represents a tropical monsoon climate with a short dry season, known for heavy rainfall.
  • Cwg: Represents a humid subtropical climate featuring dry winters and hot summers.

Matching Climate Types to Indian Regions

The correct pairings are determined by the typical climatic conditions found in each region:

  • Dfc is matched with Arunachal Pradesh (R). Its high-altitude mountainous areas exhibit characteristics of this subarctic climate.
  • As is matched with the Coromandal coast of Tamil Nadu (P). This region experiences tropical conditions where a dry summer (pre-monsoon) pattern can occur.
  • Amw is matched with the West coast of India south of Goa (S). This zone is known for its tropical monsoon pattern with significant rainfall and a short dry spell.
  • Cwg is matched with the Ganga plain (Q). This region typically falls under the humid subtropical classification with distinct dry winters.

Summary Table of Matches

Climate Type Code Indian Region Code Region Name
A: Dfc R Arunachal Pradesh
B: As P Coromandal coast of Tamil Nadu
C: Amw S West coast of India south of Goa
D: Cwg Q Ganga plain

Based on this analysis, the correct combination is A - R, B - P, C - S, D - Q.

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