Consider the following statements about ‘Loo’.
1. These are strong, gutsy, hot, dry winds blowing during night in northern India.
2. These will bring temporary relief as they lower the temperature as they bring light rainfall.
Which of the following is/are correct?

A. 1 only

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B. 2 only

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C. Both

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D. None

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Solution

The correct option is B B. 2 only
73. B

‘Loo’. These are strong, gusty, hot, dry winds blowing during the day over the north and northwestern India. Sometimes they even continue until late in the evening. Direct exposure to these winds may even prove to be fatal. Dust storms are very common during the month of May in northern India. These storms bring temporary relief as they lower the temperature and May bring light rain and cool breeze.

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Consider the following statements about the local winds found across the World.

1. Fohn is a cold and dry wind flowing in tundra regions which decreases the temperature of these areas to below freezing point.

2. Chinook is a warm dry wind which blow along the eastern slope of the Rocky mountains and is also known as snow eater.

3. Loo is a warm and dry wind which blows across northwestern and northern part of India during Monsoon season.

Which of the above statements are correct?

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