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Consider the following statements: 1. Away from the moderating influence of sea. 2. Snowfall in the nearby Himalayan region. 3. Cold winds from the Central Asian region Which of the above is/are correct reason(s) for the excessive cold in North India during the cold weather season?

Consider the following statements: 1. Away from the moderating influence of sea. 2. Snowfall in the nearby Himalayan region. 3. Cold winds from the Central Asian region Which of the above is/are correct reason(s) for the excessive cold in North India during the cold weather season? Correct Answer 1, 2 and 3

The correct answer is 1, 2 and 3.

Key Points

  • Reasons for excessive cold during the cold weather season in North India are:
    • States like Punjab, Haryana etc are far away from the moderating influence of sea. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
    • Snowfall in the nearby Himalayan ranges creates cold wave situation. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
    • Cold winds coming from the Caspian Sea and Turkmenistan bring cold wave along with frost and fog over these regions. Hence, Statement 3 is correct.

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