UPSC Prelims PYQ 2001: Match local winds with their regions

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists:

List I (Local Wind)

1. Fohn
2. Samun
3. Santa Ana
4. Zonda

List II (Region)

1. Argentina
2. Kurdistan
3. California
4. Alps

Codes:

1. I-B, II-D, III-A, IV-C
2. I-D, II-B, III-C, IV-A
3. I-B, II-D, III-C, IV-A
4. I-D, II-B, III-A, IV-C

Explanation

Option (b) is correct

• Fohn is a warm and dry downslope wind associated with the Alps, Samun is a hot desert wind blowing in Kurdistan, Santa Ana is the hot and dry local wind of California, and Zonda is a warm dry wind experienced in Argentina on the eastern slopes of the Andes.

Answer: (b) I-D, II-B, III-C, IV-A