pyq/2011/prelims/89

Westerlies in the southern hemisphere are stronger and persistent than in northern hemisphere. Why?

1. The Southern hemisphere has less landmass as compared to the Northern hemisphere.

2. Coriolis force is higher in Southern hemisphere as compared to the Northern hemisphere

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(A) 1 only

(B) 2 only

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 nor 2