Western Disturbances: Cause of rain in North west India in winter - Indian and World Geography

Q.  North west India receives rain in winter which is caused by
- Published on 06 Jun 15

a. North East Monsoons
b. South West Monsoon
c. Western Disturbances
d. Trade winds

ANSWER: Western Disturbances
 
Western Disturbances originate in the Mediterranean sea and Atlantic ocean. These winds move towards the East bringing Cyclonic rain in temperate zone.

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