Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Cold Weather Season”:
1.December and January are the coldest months in the northern plains.
2.The mean daily temperature remains below 21°C over most parts of northern India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: Usually, the cold weather season sets in by mid-November in northern India. December and January are the coldest months in the northern plains.

  • The mean daily temperature remains below 21°C over most parts of northern India.
  • The night temperature may be quite low, sometimes going below freezing point in Punjab and Rajasthan.

Source: NCERT

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