The high pressure over northern plains during winter is best explained by which of the following factors?

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AHigh solar insolation

BVertical position of sun over Tropic of Cancer

CCooling of landmass due to low insolation

DInfluence of tropical cyclones

Answer:

By December, sun shines vertically over the Tropic of Capricorn.
Northern India receives low insolation, leading to landmass cooling and formation of a weak high-pressure zone.

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