Which of the following is a hot, dry, and dusty wind that blows in the desert regions? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a hot, dry, and dusty wind that blows in the desert regions?
A. Shamal
B. Khamsin
C. Haboob
D. Simoon
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Simoon is a hot, dry, and dusty wind that blows in the desert regions of the Middle East and North Africa.

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