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Which one of the following statements best explains the origin of western cyclonic disturbances affecting India in winter?

AThey are formed over the Bay of Bengal.

BThey originate over the Mediterranean Sea and are brought by the westerly jet stream.

CThey form due to localized convection near the Himalayas.

DThey are remnants of tropical cyclones from the Arabian Sea.

Answer:

B. They originate over the Mediterranean Sea and are brought by the westerly jet stream.

Read Explanation:

  • They originate over the Mediterranean Sea and are brought by the westerly jet stream.

  • Western disturbances originate in the Mediterranean region and are carried into India by the westerly jet stream, especially during winter.


Related Questions:

Which of the following statements are correct?

  1. Coastal areas of peninsular India experience uniform temperature throughout the year.

  2. Thiruvananthapuram has a higher mean January temperature than June.

  3. The Western Ghats hills experience extreme cold during winters.

"മഞ്ഞുതീനി" എന്നറിയപ്പെടുന്ന ഈര്‍പ്പരഹിതമായ ഉഷ്ണക്കാറ്റ്?
The period of June to September is referred to as ?
ഉഷ്ണ കാലത്ത് ദക്ഷിണേന്ത്യയിൽ വീശുന്ന കാറ്റ് ഏതാണ് ?

Consider the following statements, Which of the following statements are correct?

  1. The snow in the lower Himalayas helps sustain summer flow in Himalayan rivers.

  2. Precipitation in the Himalayas increases from north to south.

  3. Winter rain in Punjab is harmful for Rabi crops.