Which of the following is the primary reason for the 'Little Ice Age'?
A. Deforestation
B. Solar variability and volcanic eruptions
C. Greenhouse gas emissions
D. Industrial revolution
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The 'Little Ice Age' (roughly 1300-1850) was a period of cooling in the Northern Hemisphere, thought to be caused by decreased solar activity (sunspot minimums) and increased volcanic eruptions that reduced solar radiation.
Explanation:
'Burst of the Monsoon' is the sudden arrival of heavy monsoon rains after a period of pre-monsoon showers, marking the official beginning of the monsoon season.
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