Dust storms are very common in northern India in the month of:
AThe month of April
BThe month of June
CThe month of May
DThe month of March
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. The month of May
1. They bring temporary relief from the heat.
2. They may bring light rain and cool breeze.
3. They are commonest in May.
_Source: syllabus Social Science, 'Contemporary India I', Ch 4 'Climate'_
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