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What is the primary reason for the relatively mild hot weather season in South India compared to North India?

AHigher altitude

BProximity to the Tropic of Cancer

CPeninsular situation and moderating effect of oceans

DPrevailing dry winds

Answer:

C. Peninsular situation and moderating effect of oceans

Read Explanation:

  • The Peninsular situation of south India with moderating effect of the oceans keeps the temperatures lower than that prevailing in north India.

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