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Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the cold weather season.

  1. Freezing temperatures can occur in parts of Northern India during this season.
  2. The cold weather season begins during June.

    Ai, ii correct

    Bi only correct

    Cii only correct

    DAll are correct

    Answer:

    B. i only correct

    Read Explanation:

    • Freezing temperatures can occur in parts of Northern India during this season is correct. During the cold weather season, parts of Northern India, particularly the Himalayan regions and parts of the northern plains, can experience freezing or near-freezing temperatures.

    • The cold weather season begins during June is incorrect. In India, the cold weather season typically begins around December and lasts until February. June actually marks the beginning of the southwest monsoon season in most parts of India.


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