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Question

Dry winds blowing from north-east and east to west of Sahara desert are known as :

  1. Bora
  2. Sirocco
  3. Harmattan
  4. Mistral

Answer:

Option C: Harmattan

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Harmattan”.

The Harmattan is a dry and dusty wind that blows from the northeast or east over the Sahara Desert toward the west African coast, particularly during the winter months (November to March).