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Patna in Bihar is farther from the Equator as compared to Kolkata in West Bengal. Yet Patna is hotter than Kolkata. Why?

A)  Kolkata gets more rain than Patna which cools the atmosphere.

B)  Patna is more polluted than Kolkata, so it is warmer.

C)  Being on the northern part, Patna is more exposed to warm desert wind than Kolkata.

D)  Kolkata is situated near the Bay of Bengal, hence it is cooler than Patna.

E)  None of these