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

AContinentality of northern plains

BSnowfall in the Himalayas

CProximity to equator

DCold winds from Turkmenistan

Answer:

C. Proximity to equator

Read Explanation:

  • 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.

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