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Question : Consider the following statements about the main reasons for the excessive cold in north India during the cold weather season and identify which of the statements are correct.
1. States like Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan, being far away from the moderating influence of sea, experience continental climate.
2. The snowfall in the nearby Himalayan ranges creates a cold wave situation.
3. Around February, the cold winds coming from the Caspian Sea and Turkmenistan bring a cold wave along with frost and fog over the northwestern parts of India.

Option 1: 1 and 2 only

Option 2: 2 and 3 only

Option 3: 1, 2 and 3

Option 4: 1 and 3 only


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Correct Answer: 1, 2 and 3


Solution : The correct answer is 1, 2 and 3.

Reasons for excessive cold during the cold weather season in North India are:

  1. States like Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan are far away from the moderating influence of the sea.
  2. Cold wave situation is created by the snowfall in the nearby Himalayan ranges.
  3. Cold winds coming from the Caspian Sea bring cold waves.
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