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Which of the following are the reasons for rainfall during winters in north-western part of India?

ACyclonic depression

BWestern disturbances

CRetreating monsoon

DSouthwest monsoon

Answer:

B. Western disturbances


Related Questions:

Which of the following climatic regions experience winter dryness according to Köppen’s scheme?

  1. Northern Madhya Pradesh

  2. Ganga Plain

  3. Coromandel Coast

Examine the statements about rainfall-receiving regions.

  1. The northeastern region of Meghalaya receives more than 200 cm of rain.

  2. The southern part of Gujarat receives less than 50 cm of rain.

  3. The Cachar Valley receives between 100 cm and 200 cm of rain.

Choose the correct option:

Choose the correct statement(s)

  1. The oppressive "October Heat" occurs primarily due to high temperature and humidity.
  2. North India experiences its wettest season during the retreating monsoon.
    വടക്കുപടിഞ്ഞാറൻ ഇന്ത്യയിൽ ITCZ ൻ്റെ കേന്ദ്രഭാഗത്ത് രൂപപ്പെടുന്ന വരണ്ട ഉഷ്ണക്കാറ്റുകളാണ് :

    Which of the following statements are correct?

    1. The jet streams blow roughly parallel to the Himalayan ranges.

    2. The westerly jet stream dominates the Indian subcontinent in June.

    3. The bifurcation of the westerly jet stream has no impact on Indian weather.