The 'Loo' wind originates from which region? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Loo' wind originates from which region?
A. Himalayas
B. Thar Desert
C. Bay of Bengal
D. Arabian Sea
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Loo originates from the Thar Desert region and blows over the northern plains of India during summer.

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