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Sahaj Vidhi
UPPCS 2022 Pre

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Rainfall occurs in the winter season in mediterranean climate. Reason (R): In summer these regions remain under the influence of dry terrestrial winds. Select the correct answer from the code given below:

Verified Answer
A. (A) is false but (R) is true
B. (A) is true but (R) is false
C. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
D. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Explanation:

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true. Mediterranean climates are characterized by dry, hot summers and mild, wet winters. The reason for winter rainfall is that in summer, these regions are dominated by dry, stable subtropical high-pressure systems and dry terrestrial winds, which inhibit precipitation. In winter, the shift of pressure belts brings these regions under the influence of westerlies and cyclonic storms, leading to rainfall. Thus, Reason (R) correctly explains why rainfall occurs in winter in Mediterranean climates.