Consider the following differences between China type and Mediterranean type climate:

The region with China type climate receives more rainfall than region with Mediterranean type climate in same latitudes

While regions with China type climate receive almost uniform rainfall throughout the year, regions with Mediterranean type climate receive maximum rainfall in winter

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question

The region with China type climate receives more rainfall than region with Mediterranean type climate in same latitudes: This statement is TRUE. China type climate typically gets over 1000 mm precipitation annually, while Mediterranean climates get around 300-900 mm. So in similar latitudes, China climate gets more rain.
While regions with China type climate receive almost uniform rainfall throughout the year, regions with Mediterranean type climate receive maximum rainfall in winter: This statement is also TRUE. China type climate has even rainfall distribution without a strong dry season. But the Mediterranean climate has a peak rainy season in winter months.

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Both 1 & 2

The region with China type climate receives more rainfall than region with Mediterranean type climate in same latitudes: This statement is TRUE. China type climate typically gets over 1000 mm precipitation annually, while Mediterranean climates get around 300-900 mm. So in similar latitudes, China climate gets more rain.
While regions with China type climate receive almost uniform rainfall throughout the year, regions with Mediterranean type climate receive maximum rainfall in winter: This statement is also TRUE. China type climate has even rainfall distribution without a strong dry season. But the Mediterranean climate has a peak rainy season in winter months.

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