Question

These places experience a moderate climate than Delhi__________.
a. Mumbai and Kolkata
b. Patna and Lucknow
c. Bikaner and Jaisalmer
d. Ranchi and Asansol

Answer 1

Hint: Moderate climate means every climatic feature will be medium like medium sunlight, medium rainfall etc. Extreme climate is the opposite of moderate climate where there will be either too hot or too cold climates.

Complete Answer:
Looking at the above options:
Option a: Mumbai has a tropical, moist and dry kind of climate. It is relatively hot with high levels of humidity. Due to its coastal nature and tropical setting it assures that the temperatures do not alter much throughout the year. Kolkata has a tropical wet-and-dry climate . Mumbai and Kolkata experience moderate climate because they are on the seashore and lie under the moderating influence of the sea. This option is correct.
Option b: The climate in Lucknow is mild, warm and temperate. It is located in the interior and has an extreme type of climate.In winter, there is much less rainfall than in summer. Patna's climate is also warm and temperate. This option is incorrect.
Option c: Bikaner and Jaisalmer and Jaisalmer experience extremes in climate. This option is incorrect.
Option d: Asansol has a tropical type of climate whereas Ranchi experiences a dry type of climate. This option is incorrect.
Hence, the correct option is, ‘a. Mumbai and Kolkata’.

Note:
- Places which are distant from the sea such as Delhi have extreme climate as there is no ocean to replace heat moderately.
- India holds the 8th rank in the world's most hottest country.
- Dras is the coldest inhabited place in India. It is often referred to as the 'Gateway to Ladakh'.