The dust storms originating in Rajasthan in May and June months are caused due to

Correct Answer: D. Only (A)

Explanation: 1. Summer Season With the start of summer solstice-more vertical sun rays fall over the state,resulting in high temperature therefore low air pressure . Average temperature 38°C (western districts 45°-48°C) Local hot wind flow called as ‘LOO’ ( due to advection flow of wind-horizontal) Sandstorms also occur very commonly (due to convectional flow of wind-vertical) Bhabhulya (due to spiral or cyclonic winds) Least humidity is found during this season PYQ’s Solution English 15 Major Rivers & Lakes