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The high pressure over northern plains during winter is best explained by which of the following factors?

AHigh solar insolation

BVertical position of sun over Tropic of Cancer

CCooling of landmass due to low insolation

DInfluence of tropical cyclones

Answer:

C. Cooling of landmass due to low insolation

Read Explanation:

  • By December, sun shines vertically over the Tropic of Capricorn.

  • Northern India receives low insolation, leading to landmass cooling and formation of a weak high-pressure zone.


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