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 :
A
1 only
B
1 and 2
Correct answer
C
2 and 3
D
3 only
Explanation
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have a warm, humid tropical maritime climate and get rain from both the south-west monsoon (May–September) and the north-east monsoon (October–December), so 1 and 2 are correct. The wettest months fall in the south-west monsoon and its retreat, while December to April is comparatively dry, so statement 3 is wrong.
ClimatologyClimate of the islands: Andaman and NicobarAndaman and Nicobar IslandsHumid tropical climateSouth-west monsoonNorth-east monsoonRainfall regime