Which of the following is a warm, dry wind that blows in the Canadian Prairies? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which of the following is a warm, dry wind that blows in the Canadian Prairies?
A. Santa Ana
B. Chinook
C. Zonda
D. Foehn
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Chinook is a warm, dry wind that blows in the Canadian Prairies and the United States, particularly on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.
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Question #1
The 'Polar Front Jet' (PFJ) affects the climate of:
A. Northern India
B. Southern India
C. Eastern India
D. Western India
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Polar Front Jet affects northern India during winter, influencing cold waves and Western Disturbances.
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Question #2
What is the name of the phenomenon where a cold front catches up to a warm front?
A. Warm front
B. Cold front
C. Occluded front
D. Stationary front
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
An occluded front forms when a cold front overtakes a warm front, creating a complex front that often brings a mix of weather conditions.
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Which of the following is the primary reason for the low rainfall in the leeward side of the Eastern Ghats?
A. Distance from the sea
B. Rain shadow effect
C. High altitude
D. All of the above
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Correct Answer: Option B

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The leeward side of the Eastern Ghats receives low rainfall due to the rain shadow effect, creating drier conditions in the interior.
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