Q. With reference to Cold Waves in India, consider the following statements:
1.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) considers a cold wave when the minimum temperature is 10°C or less in plains and 0°C or less in hilly regions.
2.A severe cold wave in plains is declared when the departure of minimum temperature from normal is 2°C or less.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: IMD defines cold wave conditions based on actual minimum temperatures (10°C for plains, 0°C for hills) and the negative departure from normal. A severe cold wave in plains is declared when the departure is 2°C or less.
Source- HT
