To provide maximum wind protection, in which orientation should shelterbelts be aligned in relation to the prevailing damaging winds?

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To provide maximum wind protection, in which orientation should shelterbelts be aligned in relation to the prevailing damaging winds? (तेज हवाओं से अधिकतम सुरक्षा प्राप्त करने हेतु शेल्टरबेल्ट (आश्रय पट्टी) को प्रचलित हवा की दिशा के किस कोण पर लगाया जाना चाहिए?)

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Correct Answer: Option A. Perpendicular (at right angles, 90°) to the prevailing wind direction. Explanation: Shelterbelts and windbreaks must always be planted perpendicular (at 90 degrees) to the prevailing wind direction (e.g., across southwest winds in Haryana) to exert maximum air resistance and wind deflection.

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Option B: Parallel to the wind direction

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Option C: At 45° acute angle

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Option D: Along canal banks only

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To provide maximum wind protection, in which orientation should shelterbelts be aligned in relation to the prevailing damaging winds?