Which factor contributes to the occurrence of rainfall in the north-western parts of India during winters?
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.
Consider the following statements about anticyclones :
1. Anticyclones are high pressure systems.
2. Air in the centre of the system must be subsiding.
3. Anticyclones are characterized by converging winds.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Which one of the following is the correct sequence of layers as we move from the Earth’s surface upwards?
Which one of the following is a cold local wind?