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Which of the following statements are not correct regarding Triwartha's climate classification in Maharashtra? a) Konkan region comes under 'Am' type of climate. b) The Vidarbha region comes under 'Bs' type of climate. c) The Nashik - Solapur region comes under 'Aw' type of climate.

Which of the following statements are not correct regarding Triwartha's climate classification in Maharashtra? a) Konkan region comes under 'Am' type of climate. b) The Vidarbha region comes under 'Bs' type of climate. c) The Nashik - Solapur region comes under 'Aw' type of climate. Correct Answer only b and c

The correct answer is only b and c.

  • Dr. Triwartha has classified Maharashtra's climatic region into three types such as,
  1. Am - Tropical rain forest, Konkan region of Maharashtra comes under this type of climate.
    • The temperature range of this region falls around 18.2°C - 29°C.
    • This type of climate receives an annual average rainfall of 200cm.
  2. Aw - Tropical Savannah, Vidharbha, and some regions of Marathwada come under this type of climate.
    • The temperature range is 18°C - 32°C. 
    • This type of climate receives an annual average rainfall of 150cm.  
  3. Bs - Tropical semi-arid steppe climate, North Maharashtra, some parts of Marathwada and western Maharashtra comes under this region. 
    • This type of climate receives an annual average rainfall of 50cm. 

Additional Information

  • Statement a) is correct, the Konkan region comes under a tropical rain forest type of climate.
  • Statement b) is not correct, because the Vidarbha region comes under a tropical savannah type of climate.
  • Statement c) is not correct, because the Nashik - Solapur region has a tropical semi-arid steppe climate.

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