2026 · Q26
Which of the following statements relating to given weather phenomena in India is/are correct?
- 1When maximum temperature of a station reaches >=40°C for plains and >=30°C for hilly regions, it is considered heat wave
- 2When minimum temperature of a station is <=10°C for plains and <=0°C for hilly regions, it is considered cold wave Select the answer using the code given below:
General KnowledgeGeography
- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Per the India Meteorological Department, a heat wave is declared when the maximum temperature reaches 40 degC or more in the plains and 30 degC or more in hilly regions (statement 1 correct). A cold wave is declared when the minimum temperature falls to 10 degC or less in the plains and 0 degC or less in hilly regions (statement 2 correct). The answer is (C) Both 1 and 2.