The average annual temperature of a meteorological station is 26oC, its average annual rainfall is 63 cm and the annual range of temperature is 9oC. The station in is

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Q: 101 (IAS/2002)
The average annual temperature of a meteorological station is 26oC, its average annual rainfall is 63 cm and the annual range of temperature is 9oC. The station in is

question_subject: 

Geography

question_exam: 

IAS

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{'average annual temperature': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'average annual rainfall': [0, 1, 0, 0], 'meteorological station': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'temperature': [0, 1, 1, 7], 'kolkata': [1, 0, 1, 2], 'annual range': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'chennai': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'allahabad': [2, 0, 0, 3]}

The question relates to characteristics of a meteorological station: average annual temperature, average annual rainfall, and annual range of temperature, and asks to identify the location based on these figures.

Option 1: Allahabad - It`s in a subtropical area, where the average temperature is higher and thus can`t match the stated average annual temperature.

Option 3: Cherrapunji - Known for its high rainfall, the average annual rainfall typically exceeds the mentioned 63cm.

Option 4: Kolkata - Though its climate matches to some extent, the annual rainfall is relatively higher than stated in the question.

Option 2: Chennai - This fits perfectly as Chennai is a tropical area with an average annual temperature around 26oC, average annual rainfall close to 63cm, and annual temperature range near about 9oC.

Hence, Option 2: Chennai is the correct answer.