UPSC Prelims 2011 · Question 14 of 100
UPSC Prelims 2011 question on Southern Hemisphere Westerlies
- ExamUPSC CSE
- Year2011
- PaperGeneral Studies Paper I
- SubjectGeography
- TopicClimatology
- DifficultyEasy
- TypeStatement
Westerlies in southern hemisphere are stronger and persistent than in northern hemisphere. Why?
1. Southern hemisphere has less landmass as compared to northern hemisphere.
2. Coriolis force is higher in southern hemisphere as compared to northern hemisphere.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Show answer
Answer: A. 1 only
Verdict
Correct statements: I only → Option (a).
Statement by statement
Statement 1 – Correct: The southern hemisphere has vast oceans with fewer land barriers.
Statement 2 – Incorrect: Coriolis force depends on latitude, not hemisphere.