Previous Year Question
At which of the following places in India can a wide difference between day and night temperatures be observed?
A.
Thar Desert
B.
Kerala
C.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
D.
Goa
Correct Answer: A
Detailed Solution
The Thar Desert experiences a large difference between
day and night temperatures. Desert regions have low atmospheric moisture and little cloud cover. Consequently, the ground heats up rapidly during the day and loses heat rapidly at night.
NCERT also identifies very high daytime temperatures and
cold nights as characteristic climatic conditions of the Thar Desert. In contrast, maritime regions such as Kerala and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands generally experience a smaller diurnal temperature range.