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What is the major cause of 'October Heat'?

A. Hot and dry weather

B. Very low velocity winds

C. Low pressure systems over the Indo-Gangetic

D. High temperature associated with high humidity

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

During the month of October as the monsoon retreats, the feeble high pressure builds up over North India symbolizing clear skies, due to which the temperatures rises again and as the whole area has been drenched by recent rainy season the humidity also rises which becomes unbearable for people to sustain the combined effect of both.

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