With reference to the climate of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which of the following statements is/are correct?1.The climate can be defined as a humid, tropical coastal climate.2.It receives rainfall from both South-west monsoon and North-east monsoon.3.Maximum precipitation is between December and May. Select the answer using the code given below:

1. A

   1 only

   1 only: Incorrect because statement 2 is also correct. The islands receive rainfall from both the South-west and North-east monsoons.

2. B

   1 and 2

   (b) 1 and 2. The climate of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is humid and tropical coastal, influenced by their proximity to the equator. They experience rainfall from both the South-west monsoon (May to October) and the North-east monsoon (November to April), making statements 1 and 2 correct.

3. C

   2 and 3

   2 and 3: Incorrect because statement 3 is wrong. Maximum precipitation occurs during the monsoon months between May and December, not between December and May.

4. D

   3 only

   3 only: Incorrect because statements 1 and 2 are correct while statement 3 is factually incorrect regarding the peak rainfall period.

Summary. Official key is (b). The Andaman and Nicobar Islands feature a humid, tropical coastal climate and receive rainfall from both the South-west and North-east monsoons, while peak precipitation occurs during the main monsoon seasons rather than from December to May.