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Q. Which one of the following statements is not correct?

A
Hot deserts of the world are found in the tropical regions between 15° and 30° north and south latitudes
B
Rainfall generally increases away from the equatorial region both northwards and southwards upto about 30° north and south
C
Mediterranean regions receive rainfall in winter from cyclones
D
Deserts generally receive less than 25 cm of rainfall in a year

Correct Answer

Rainfall generally increases away from the equatorial region both northwards and southwards upto about 30° north and south

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