Consider the following statements:

1. In equatorial regions, the year is divided into four main seasons
2. In Mediterranean region, summer receives more rain
3. In China type climate, rainfall occurs throughout the year
4. Tropical highlands exhibit vertical zonation of different climates

Which of these statements are correct?

1. 1, 2, 3 and 4
2. 1, 2 and 3
3. 1, 2 and 4
4. 3 and 4

Explanation

Option (d) is correct

• Statements 1 and 2 are incorrect. Equatorial regions generally experience uniformly high temperatures and rainfall throughout the year and do not have four distinct seasons. In the Mediterranean climate, rainfall occurs mainly during winter, while summers are dry. Statement 3 is correct because the China-type climate receives rainfall throughout the year, though it is concentrated more in summer due to monsoonal influence. Statement 4 is also correct as tropical highlands show vertical climatic zonation, where climate changes with altitude.

Answer: (d) 3 and 4