2015 · Q53
Consider the following statements with regard to cold waves in winter season in northern India:
- 1There is lack of maritime influence.
- 2Northern India is nearer to the Himalayan region.
- 3Air mass comes from polar regions to northern India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
General KnowledgeGeography
- A1 only
- B2 and 3
- C1 and 3
- D1 and 2
Explanation
Cold waves strike northern India in winter because the region lacks a moderating maritime influence (1) and lies close to the Himalayan region, from where cold air descends (2). The keyed answer excludes statement 3 — the cold air is associated with westerly disturbances from Central Asia rather than directly with polar air masses. The answer is 1 and 2 — option D.