The light winter rain over Punjab, Haryana and the nearby plains, which helps the wheat crop, is brought mainly by:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → western disturbances
In winter, western disturbances (low-pressure systems from the Mediterranean region) move east into north-west India and bring light rain to the plains and snow to the hills. This rain is very useful for the rabi crops.