Question

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

• A. High solar insolation
• B. Vertical position of sun over Tropic of Cancer
• C. Cooling of landmass due to low insolation
• D. Influence of tropical cyclones

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Cooling of landmass due to low insolation

• 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.