With reference to the climate of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The climate can be defined as a humid, tropical coastal climate. 2. It receives rainfall from both South-west monsoon and North-east monsoon. 3. Maximum precipitation is between December and May. Select the answer using the code given below:

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UPSC CSE PRELIMS2026General Studies Indian ClimateHard

With reference to the climate of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which of the following statements is/are correct?

The climate can be defined as a humid, tropical coastal climate.
It receives rainfall from both South-west monsoon and North-east monsoon.
Maximum precipitation is between December and May.

Select the answer using the code given below:

Correct Answer: B — 1 and 2

Explanation:

The climate is humid, tropical, and coastal in character. Rainfall from both the south-west and north-east monsoons is accepted. Therefore, statement 3 is not correct.