Previous year MCQs

UPPSC 1992 GS-I World Geography
Question

In high pressure areas winds blow in the direction of Mediterranean Sea?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Westerlies

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Westerlies”.
Westerlies are prevailing winds that blow from west to east between the latitudes of 30° and 60° in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. In the Mediterranean region, these westerly winds often blow from the west or northwest, towards the Mediterranean Sea.

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