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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. Cyclones are quite common in the ________ and often cause much damage to coastal areas.
  2. Which one of the following terms is associated with Cold Stress?
  3. Consider the following salient features of Tornado and choose the correct option:
    A. Tornadoes are very violent rotating systems of air
    B. The pressure in the center of tornado is extremely low
    C. The movement of tornadoes is in well-defined route and direction
    D. The arrival of tornado is heralded by dark and thick clouds in the sky
    Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
     

  4. Identify the primary climatic events:
    A. Heavy Rain
    B. Cold Waves
    C. Urban Water Shortage
    D. Harvest Failure
    E. Droughts
    Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
  5. Which of the following is responsible for causing convectional rainfall?
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