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Q23 (IAS/2026) Geography › Indian Physical Geography Official Key

With reference to the climate of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The climate can be defined as a humid, tropical coastal climate.
2. It receives rainfall from both South-west monsoon and North-east monsoon.
3. Maximum precipitation is between December and May.
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Statement 1 is correct: The Andaman and Nicobar Islands experience a humid, tropical coastal climate. The weather is generally warm and highly humid throughout the year, with temperatures typically ranging between 22°C and 32°C.

Statement 2 is correct: The islands are uniquely positioned to receive rainfall from both the South-West monsoon (which usually arrives in May and lasts till September) and the retreating North-East monsoon (October to December).

Statement 3 is incorrect: The maximum precipitation occurs between May and November due to the influence of both monsoons. The period from January to April is relatively dry, making the claim that maximum precipitation occurs between December and May factually incorrect.

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With reference to the climate of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The climate can be define…
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This is a classic 'Geography meets Climatology' question. Statements 1 and 2 are standard NCERT/Majid Husain facts about island climates. Statement 3 is the trap—it tests your common sense about the Indian monsoon cycle, requiring you to know that even though A&N gets NE monsoon, the bulk of its rain still comes from the SW monsoon (May-Sept).

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Statement 1
Is the climate of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands classified as a humid tropical coastal climate?
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Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 13: Cultural Setting > Source: Census 2011,Government of India. *https://www.worldometers.info/ > p. 76
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“of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The low density areas are characterised by hilly and mountainous topography, hot and cold deserts, marshy lands, and areas of hot and humid climate like Andaman and Nicobar Islands. In general, the density of population has increased in all the States and Union Territories between 2001 and 2019.”
Why this source?
  • Explicitly identifies the Andaman and Nicobar Islands as areas characterized by a hot and humid climate.
  • Groups the islands with other low-density regions defined by specific climatic and topographical constraints.
Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 15: Regional Development and Planning > Strategy for Development > p. 94
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“Andaman and Nicobar Islands is forest based. In order to enhance the resilient characteristics of the evergreen and deciduous forests, there is a need to bring more areas under national parks and biosphere reserves. • 2. The creeks and inland waters of the island territories are characterised with mangrove, swamps, and wetlands. These ecosystems should be conserved and judiciously utilised.• 3. Many of the island territories are made of coral formations; special efforts are to be made to conserve the corals ecosystems.• 4. In the hot and humid climate of the islands, the role of soil erosion is significantly high.”
Why this source?
  • Directly references the hot and humid climate of the islands in the context of environmental challenges like soil erosion.
  • Links the climatic conditions to the presence of evergreen and deciduous forest ecosystems.
Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 2: Physiography > Islands of the Bay of Bengal > p. 67
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“The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have a warm tropical climate all year round with two monsoons. Temperatures are around 25o C, but the sea breeze has a cooling effect. The islands receive heavy rain,”
Why this source?
  • Describes the islands as having a warm tropical climate throughout the year.
  • Notes the cooling effect of the sea breeze and the presence of heavy rainfall, which are hallmarks of a humid coastal tropical environment.
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