The graph given below shows the mean average monthly temperatures (in C) and mean monthly rainfall (in cms) of a place : This graph is indicative of which one of the climatic zones of the world ?

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Q: 19 (IAS/1995)
The graph given below shows the mean average monthly temperatures (in °C) and mean monthly rainfall (in cms) of a place : This graph is indicative of which one of the climatic zones of the world ?

question_subject: 

Geography

question_exam: 

IAS

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The graph shows a place with changing rainfall and temperature levels throughout the year. This characteristic makes it less likely to be a Rainy Tropical climate (Option 2) as those environs usually experience consistently high precipitation and temperature. As for Option 3, Semi-arid tropical zones are characterized by minimal rainfall, which isn`t the case here.

For Option 4, Temperate Marine, this climate indicates moderate temperature and rainfall throughout the year, which appears inconsistent with the graph`s patterns.

The best fit seems to be Option 1 - Wet and Dry Tropical climate. This climate typically exhibits distinct wet and dry seasons, and high temperatures throughout the year - a pattern that mirrors the given graph.

In the Wet and Dry Tropical climate, the dry season is influenced by trade winds bringing hot and dry air, while the wet season experiences heavy rainfall due to the moist maritime tropical air. The graph seems to reflect these characteristics, hence, Wet and Dry Tropical seems the most fitting answer.