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Which one of the following phenomenon happens when the sun shines vertically over the Tropic of Capricorn in the southern hemisphere ?
  • High pressure develops over Northwestern India due to low temperatures.
  • Low pressure develops over Northwestern India due to high temperatures.

     

  • No changes in temperature and pressure occur in north-western India.

     

  • ‘Loo’ blows in the North-western India.

Answer

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High pressure develops over Northwestern India due to low temperatures.

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