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General science UPPSC 2015 GS-I
Question

Which of the following periods has generally been considered to be the 'Little Ice Age'?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: 1650 A.D. - 1870 A.D.

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “1650 A.D. - 1870 A.D.”.
The 'Little Ice Age' is generally associated with the period 1650 A.D. - 1870 A.D. It was characterized by cooler temperatures compared to the preceding and following centuries.

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