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Which hot, dry and oppressive wind affects the Northern Plains from Punjab to Bihar, intensifying particularly between Delhi and Patna?

ABlossom Shower

BLoo

CNor’westers

DMango Shower

Answer:

B. Loo

Read Explanation:

Loo

  • Hot, dry and oppressing winds blowing in the Northern plains from Punjab to Bihar with higher intensity between Delhi and Patna.


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