Question

Which one of the following causes

rainfall during winters in north-

western part of India ?

A. Cyclonic depression

B. Western disturbances

C. Retreating monsoon

D. Southwest monsoon's​

Answer 1

Ans. B

Sol. • The western cyclonic

disturbances are weather

phenomena of the winter months

brought in by the westerly flow from

the Mediterranean region.

• They usually influence the

weather of the north & north-

western regions of India.

• Tropical cyclones occur during

the monsoon as well as in

October – November, and are

part of the easterly flow.

Answer 2

Answer:

B) Western disturbances