Q101
'October Heat' is caused due to
A.
The absence of rain
B.
Combination of high temperature and excessive humidity
AnswerC.
Dry hot weather
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
'October Heat' is caused due to the absence of rain. The weather in the month of October in the Indian sub-continent is called 'October heat'. During October and November, with the apparent movement of the sun towards the south, the monsoon trough or the low-pressure trough over the northern plains becomes weaker. This is gradually replaced by a high-pressure system.