Consider the following statements about Northern Plains of Madhya Pradesh
1. This zone has a continental climate.
2. The average temperature for summer, is 40°C to 45°C and for winters, it is 15°C to 18°C.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Solution (By Examveda Team)

1. This zone has a continental climate.
Regions of the world that experience continental climate include much of North America, Central Russia, and Siberia. Canada, Siberia, and northern states of the United States in particular exhibit large differences in wintertime and summertime average temperature of up to 40 degrees Celsius.

2. The average temperature for summer is 40°C to 45°C and for winters, it is 15°C to 18°C.
In winter, from December to March, temperatures are pleasant, with cool or slightly cold nights, around 10/11°C and warm days, around 26/29°C. Already in March, the heat becomes intense, with an average maximum of 34°C , which rises to 41.5°C in May.