69th BPSC Prelims (2023), question 81

🌍 Geography

81. Heat wave:
    1. Considered if max temp reaches at least 30°C for plains.
    2. Considered if max temp reaches at least 40°C for hilly regions.
    Which is/are correct?

    1. Both 1 and 2
    2. Only 1
    3. Only 2
    4. Neither 1 nor 2
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    Answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2

    The thresholds are swapped: heat wave is 40°C+ for plains and 30°C+ for hilly regions — so neither statement as written is correct.