Which of the following is the primary reason for the 'Indian Summer' phenomenon? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is the primary reason for the 'Indian Summer' phenomenon?
A. A period of warm weather in autumn
B. A period of cold weather in summer
C. A period of drought in spring
D. A period of heavy rain in winter
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
'Indian Summer' is a period of unseasonably warm, dry, and calm weather that occurs in the autumn, typically in North America and Europe, after the first frost.

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