Hot, dry winds blowing in the Northern plain in India are known as Loo.
· The Loo is a strong, gusty, and dry wind that blows over the northwestern parts of the Indo-Gangetic Plain of North India and Pakistan, especially during the months of May and June.
· The wind is known for its high temperature, low humidity, and can cause heatstroke and dehydration in humans and animals.
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60 Mins English English20 Questions40 Marks12 Mins English English80 Questions160 Marks60 Mins EnglishDuring winter months, dry continental winds from Central Asia primarily come in contact with trade winds over which of the following regions of India?
Which of the following jet streams brings the western cyclonic disturbances in the northern part of India during the winter months?
In which of the following months does an easterly jet stream flow over the southern part of the Peninsula, reaching a maximum speed of approximately 90 km per hour?
Which of the following is a ‘Loo’ wind affected region of India?
Which of the following is a term for the common local wind that blows in north and north-western parts of India during summers?
Which of the following options has the correct types of Planetary winds?
The downslope winds flowing from high elevations of mountains, plateaus, and hills down their slopes to the valleys or planes below are known as:
EI-Nino is a complex weather system that appears once every ___________ years, bringing drought, floods, and other weather extremes to different parts of the world including India.
The term 'monsoon' denotes the seasonal change in wind direction that occurs during which specific time period?
What is the general circulation of the atmosphere?
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