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Question

Which factor contributes to the occurrence of rainfall in the north-western parts of India during winters?

The correct answer is

Western Disturbances

Western disturbances are extratropical storms originating in the Mediterranean region. They bring winter rainfall to northwestern India, which is crucial for Rabi crop irrigation.

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Important Questions from Climatology

  1. In which of the following atmospheric layers ozone gas is concentrated?

  2. Ozone layer depletion is a major phenomenon in :

  3. By which layer of the atmosphere the ultra-violet rays are absorbed ?

  4. The layer of very rare air above the mesosphere is called the _____________.

  5. Air moves from the region where the air _______.

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