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SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 34

SSC CHSL - 02 Aug 2023 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q34

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Mid - latitude deserts (BWK) are found between 35° and  _______ N and S, which are poleward of subtropical high - pressure areas.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 60°.

  • Mid-latitude deserts (classified as BWk according to the Köppen climate classification) are typically found between 35° and 60° latitude, both north and south of the equator.
  • These regions are situated poleward of the subtropical high-pressure belts, where sinking air masses inhibit cloud formation and precipitation, resulting in arid or semi-arid conditions.