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Q23·GS Paper 1 · Prelims 2026

Climate of Andaman and Nicobar Islands

GeographyClimatology & AtmosphereStatement-basedEasyStatic

Question

With reference to the climate of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1The climate can be defined as a humid, tropical coastal climate.
2It receives rainfall from both South-west monsoon and North-east monsoon.
3Maximum precipitation is between December and May.

Select the answer using the code given below:

Options

a

1 only

b

1 and 2

Answer
c

2 and 3

d

3 only

Explanation

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The equatorial maritime position of the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago creates a humid, tropical coastal climate system with minimal seasonal temperature variation. Due to its location in the Bay of Bengal, the islands receive significant rainfall from both the advancing South-west monsoon and the retreating North-east monsoon currents. Statement 3 is incorrect because the islands receive their peak rainfall between May and November, while the period from December to April is relatively dry.

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands feature a humid tropical climate that receives monsoon rains from both the South-west and North-east currents, peaking between May and November.

Question details

Year

2026

Paper

GS Paper 1

Question

Q23

Subject

Geography

Sub-topic

Climatology & Atmosphere

Type

Statement-based

Difficulty

Easy

Nature

Static

Source hint

NCERT Geography Cl.11 India Physical Environment Ch.4

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