UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2026

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. Select the answer using the code given below:

  1. 1 only
  2. 1 and 2
  3. 2 and 3
  4. 3 only

Answer

Correct Answer

1 and 2

Explanation

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have a humid tropical coastal climate. Their location in the Bay of Bengal allows them to receive rainfall from both the South-west and North-east monsoon systems. Statement 3 is incorrect because the period from December to May is not the period of maximum annual precipitation; the South-west monsoon contributes substantially to the rainfall.

Topics: andaman and nicobar, climatology, indian geography, monsoon