2022 · Q32
Which one of the following climatic types (Koppen's Scheme) is best suited to describe the climate of the western fringe of Rajasthan?
General KnowledgeGeography
- AAmw
- BAw
- CBwhw
- DCwg
Explanation
The western fringe of Rajasthan is the hot arid Thar desert, classified BWhw in Köppen’s scheme (B = arid, W = desert, h = hot, w = dry winter). Amw and Aw are humid monsoon types of the west coast; Cwg belongs to the northern plains.