Which one of the following is a local wind that blows out from Siberia

Which one of the following is a local wind that blows out from Siberia ?

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Bora

Purga

Mistral

Blizzard

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UPSC NDA-1 – 2018

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The correct answer is B.

Purga is a specific term for a violent snowstorm or blizzard, often accompanied by strong winds and drifting snow, occurring in the tundra regions of Russia and Siberia. The wind blows out from the cold interior regions. Bora is a cold, dry wind in the Adriatic region. Mistral is a cold wind in southern France. A blizzard is a general term for a severe snowstorm, not specific to originating from Siberia as a unique local wind name like Purga. Therefore, Purga is the local wind that blows out from Siberia among the given options.

Local winds are winds that blow over a limited area and are influenced by local topography or temperature differences. They have distinct names in different regions. Examples include Loo (India), Chinook (North America), Foehn (Alps), etc.

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