Question

Which of the following factors is not a cause for the excessive cold in northern India during the winter season?

• A. Continentality of northern plains
• B. Snowfall in the Himalayas
• C. Proximity to equator
• D. Cold winds from Turkmenistan

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Proximity to equator

• Northern India is far from the equator.

• It’s the lack of proximity (continental position) and external cold wind systems that cause excessive cold, not proximity to the equator.