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SSC Selection Post 2023 PYQ — Question 45

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 28 June 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q45

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Name the hot, dry, oppressive winds that blow between Delhi and Patna.
 

 

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Loo

The 'Loo' refers to the strong, dusty, hot, and dry summer winds that blow across the Indo-Gangetic plains of North India, including the region between Delhi and Patna. These winds typically occur during the late spring and early summer, primarily in May and June, and are known for their oppressive heat, often leading to heatstroke.