UPSC Geography Climate / जलवायु Question Bank Climatology

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    Norwester is experienced in

    A) Australia and New Zealand

    B) India and New Zealand

    C) Brazil and Argentina

    D) China and Japan

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    The term Norwester has different meanings in New Zealand and India. In New Zealand, nor wester is a Flohn type wind blowing from New Zealand Alps across the South Islands. In India, the thunderstorms of West Bengal and adjoining areas of Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Assam and large parts of Bangladesh are known as nor westers.


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