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Which of the following local weather phenomena of the hot weather season is best characterized by hot, dry, and often oppressive winds primarily affecting the Northern plains of India from Punjab to Bihar, with a noted increase in intensity between Delhi and Patna?

AMango Shower

BNor Westers

CLoo

DBlossom Shower

Answer:

C. Loo

Read Explanation:

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

  • The other options refer to different phenomena: Mango Shower and Blossom Shower are pre-monsoon showers in southern India, while Nor Westers are evening thunderstorms in eastern India.  

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