SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 81

SSC CPO - 9 Nov 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q81

Which group of the Köppen climate classification system represented by letter code Aw, sometimes called the ‘savannah’ climate, is located just outside the ITCZ near the equator?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Tropical wet and dry climate.

The Köppen climate classification system represented by the letter code Aw refers to the Tropical Savanna climate. This climate type is characterized by distinct wet and dry seasons, with the average temperature being relatively high throughout the year. It is typically found in regions just outside the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) near the equator.