Q33.
With reference to the climate of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which of the following statements is/are correct? 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.
Answer
B
Explanation
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have a humid tropical coastal climate and receive rainfall from both the southwest and northeast monsoon systems. Their wet period extends broadly through the monsoon seasons; the claim that maximum precipitation is confined to December–May is incorrect. Hence 1 and 2.