Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Indian Geography

Question:
The basic reason for winter rainfall in northwestern part of India is?
Options:
north-east monsoon
trade wind
south west monsoon
western disturbances
Correct Answer:
western disturbances
Explanation:
Western disturbances cause rainfall during winter in the north western part of India. Western disturbances are storms that originate in the Caspian or Mediterranean Sea, and bring non-monsoonal rainfall to northwest India.