Q. Consider the following statements:

1. India’s climate has characteristics of tropical as well as subtropical climates.
2. The area lying north of Tropic of Cancer, belongs to the tropical area.

Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer: Only 2
Notes: Both of the statements provided are correct:

1. India's climate has characteristics of tropical as well as subtropical climates: True. India's climate is influenced by both tropical and subtropical climatic characteristics. The country's vast size and diverse topography result in a wide range of climatic conditions. The southern and coastal regions experience a tropical climate, characterized by high temperatures and high humidity throughout the year. In contrast, the northern parts, particularly the Himalayan region, have a subtropical climate with cooler temperatures and distinct seasons.
2. The area lying north of the Tropic of Cancer belongs to the tropical area: True. The Tropic of Cancer is an imaginary line that circles the Earth at approximately 23.5 degrees north of the equator. The region located north of the Tropic of Cancer is indeed considered part of the tropical area. In India, this includes most of the country, except for the extreme northern parts that fall within the subtropical and alpine climate zones.

To summarize, both statements are correct: India's climate has characteristics of both tropical and subtropical climates, and the area lying north of the Tropic of Cancer belongs to the tropical area.

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