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Which of the following factors are characterised by the cold weather season in India?

AWarm days and warm nights

BWarm days and cold nights

CCool days and cold nights

DCold days and warm nights

Answer:

C. Cool days and cold nights


Related Questions:

Which of the following statements are correct?

  1. The retreating monsoon is marked by clear skies and high daytime temperatures.

  2. The oppressive weather in early October is due to moist land and low humidity.

  3. Cyclonic depressions during this season are mostly destructive and occur in the Bay of Bengal.

Match the factor in Column A with its specific impact or characteristic in Column B.

Column A

Column B

1. Altitude

i. Causes moderate temperature in coastal areas

2. Distance from the Sea

ii. Divides India into subtropical and tropical zones

3. Tropic of Cancer

iii. Air is thinner and regions are cooler

4. Surface Pressure (Winter)

iv. High-pressure area develops north of the Himalayas

Which factor most significantly contributes to the heavy rainfall observed on the windward side of the Western Ghats?
The high pressure over northern plains during winter is best explained by which of the following factors?

Choose the correct statement(s)

  1. The low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal strengthens in December, causing extended monsoon rains.
  2. The centre of low pressure completely disappears from the peninsula by mid-December.