Annual range of temperature — UPSC Prelims PYQ 2007

Consider the following statements:

1. The annual range of temperature is greater in the Pacific Ocean than that in the Atlantic Ocean.
2. The annual range of temperature is greater in the Northern Hemisphere than that in the Southern Hemisphere.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation

Only statement 2 is correct

• • More water → less annual range. Hence statement (1) is false while (2) is true.

Answer: (b) 2 only