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The "Loo" is a characteristic seasonal wind of which region in India?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Coastal Andhra
  2. North-Western Plains
  3. Malabar Coast
  4. Brahmaputra Valley

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: North-Western Plains

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) North-Western Plains šŸ“š Explanation: The Loo is a strong, dusty, gusty, hot, and dry summer wind that blows over the western Indo-Gangetic Plain region of North India and Pakistan. It is especially strong in the months of May and June and can cause severe heatstrokes due to its high temperatures. It typically blows during the afternoons when the temperature is at its peak.