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Consider the following statements :

1. In equatorial regions, the year is divided into four main seasons.

2. In Mediterranean region, summer receives more rain.

3. In China type climate, rainfall occurs throughout the year.

4. Tropical highlands exhibit vertical zonation of different climates.

Which of these statements are correct?

2, 3 and 4

1, 2 and 3

1, 2 and 4

3 and 4

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Explanation:

1. First statement is incorrect as the rays of the sun are more or less direct on the equator throughout the year. Hence, equatorial regions experience the same temperature all the year round. Therefore, seasons are insignificant on or near the equator.

2. Second is also incorrect as in Mediterranean region, it is winter which receives more rainfall than winter. Mediterranean climate is a fairly dry climate. Almost no rain falls during the summer, so most of the rain falls during the cooler winter. The summer experiences cold ocean currents that bring dry air and no precipitation. During the winter the currents shift and warmer, moist air brings rain to these areas.

Other two statements are correct.