Consider the following statements:

The northwestern parts of India experience continental climate.

The snowfall in the nearby Himalayan ranges.

The cold winds coming from the Caspian Sea and Turkmenistan.

Which of the above is/are the factors responsible for excessive cold in north India during winters?

Question

There are three main reasons for the excessive cold in north India during this season:

(i) States like Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan being far away from the moderating influence of sea experience continental climate.
(ii) The snowfall in the nearby Himalayan ranges creates cold wave situation.
(iii)Around February, the cold winds coming from the Caspian Sea and Turkmenistan bring cold wave along with frost and fog over the north-western parts of India.

GKToday Admin · Accepted Answer

All of the above There are three main reasons for the excessive cold in north India during this season:

(i) States like Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan being far away from the moderating influence of sea experience continental climate.
(ii) The snowfall in the nearby Himalayan ranges creates cold wave situation.
(iii)Around February, the cold winds coming from the Caspian Sea and Turkmenistan bring cold wave along with frost and fog over the north-western parts of India.