Temperature PYQs — 4 UPSC CSE Previous Year Questions

Question 1

Consider the following statements : Statement I : In January, in the Northern Hemisphere, the isotherms bend equatorward while crossing the landmasses, and poleward while crossing the oceans. Statement II : In January, the air over the oceans is warmer than that over the landmasses in the Northern Hemisphere. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Accepted Answer

A. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II explains Statement I

Question 2

Which of the following is/are correct inference/inferences from isothermal maps in the month of January ? The isotherms deviate to the north over the ocean and to the south over the continent. The presence of cold ocean currents, Gulf Stream and North Atlantic Drift make the North Atlantic Ocean colder and the isotherms bend towards the north. Select the answer using the code given below :

Accepted Answer

A. 1 only

Question 3

The annual range of temperature in the interior of the continents is high as compared to coastal areas. What is/are the reason/reasons? Thermal difference between land and water Variation in altitude between continents and oceans Presence of strong winds in the interior Heavy rains in the interior as compared to coasts Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Accepted Answer

A. 1 only

Question 4

Consider the following statements:

Annual range of temperature is greater in the Pacific Ocean than that in the Atlantic Ocean.
Annual range of temperature is greater in the Northern Hemisphere than that in the Southern Hemisphere.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

B. 2 only