What is the name of the hot, dry summer wind that blows in the northern plains of India? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the name of the hot, dry summer wind that blows in the northern plains of India?
A. Mistral
B. Chinook
C. Sirocco
D. Loo
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Loo is a strong, hot, dry summer wind that blows over the northern plains of India, particularly in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, causing high temperatures and heat exhaustion.

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