GS PrelimsGeography (Physical)Pressure and Winds Circulation2001

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Local Wind) - List II (Region) 1. I. Fohn - A) Argentina 2. II. Samun - B) Kurdistan 3. III. Santa Ana - C) California 4. IV. Zonda - D) Alps Codes:

A

I-B, II-D, III-A, IV-C

B

I-D, II-B, III-C, IV-A

C

I-B, II-D, III-C, IV-A

D

I-D, II-B, III-A, IV-C

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

1. I. Fohn is a warm, dry wind that descends the leeward side of a mountain range, commonly associated with the Alps (D). 2. II. Samun (or Simoom) is a strong, dry, dust-laden wind found in deserts, including those in the Middle East, such as Kurdistan (B). 3. III. Santa Ana winds are strong, dry, downslope winds that affect coastal Southern California (C). 4. IV. Zonda is a hot, dry wind that affects the eastern slopes of the Andes in Argentina (A). 5. The correct matching is I-D, II-B, III-C, IV-A.

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