Question 1 (ii) - NCERT Questions - Chapter 4 Class 9 Geography - Climate - Geography

Last updated at July 13, 2026 by

The wind blowing in the northern plains in summer is known as:

a. Kaal Baisakhi

b. Loo

c. Trade Winds

d. None of the above

 

Answer:

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So, the correct answer is (b): Loo

Explanation 

  • (a) Kaal Baisakh - Localised thunderstorms, associated with violent winds, and torrential downpours, often accompanied by hail are known as the 'Kaal Baisakhi' in West Bengal.

  • (b) Loo -  In the hot weather seasons during the day , strong, gusty, hot, dry winds blow over the north and northwestern India locally known as Loo .

  • (c) Trade Winds -   wind blowing from the northeast in the Northern Hemisphere or the southeast in the Southern Hemisphere towards the equator.

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