Q. Consider the following statements about the climate of India:
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

1 only

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2 only

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Both 1 and 2

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Neither 1 nor 2

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Solution

The correct option is B
2 only
Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: The ITCZ is a low-pressure zone at the equator (not the high-pressure zone). Here trade winds converge and air tends to ascend.

Statement 2 is correct: The ITCZ shifts northwards in summer(located at 20-25 degrees N latitude in July) and southwards in winters.

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