Static Core GK - Indian Polity (Static)
Which of the following is the main reason for the formation of the 'Loo' winds in northern India during summer?
Which of the following is the main reason for the formation of the 'Loo' winds in northern India during summer?
medium Q7 of Q15
Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Understand the nature of 'Loo' winds
'Loo' are extremely hot, dry winds that blow over northwestern India during peak summer afternoons.Step 2: Identify the primary climatic condition
They are formed due to very high surface temperatures combined with extremely low humidity, which heats the air intensely and makes it dry and scorching.Step 3: Eliminate incorrect causes
High or low pressure systems explain wind movement but do not alone create the extreme heat and dryness characteristic of Loo; cold Himalayan air is unrelated.Final Answer:
High temperature and low humidity → Option DQuick Check:
Loo winds cause = Extreme heat + low humidity ✅
Quick Trick: Remember: Loo = very hot + very dry summer winds.
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Assuming pressure systems alone cause Loo instead of extreme temperature and dryness.
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