Which of the following statements are correct?
The jet streams blow roughly parallel to the Himalayan ranges.
The westerly jet stream dominates the Indian subcontinent in June.
The bifurcation of the westerly jet stream has no impact on Indian weather.
A1 only
B1 & 2
C2 & 3
D1 & 3
Related Questions:
Consider the following statements regarding upper tropospheric wind systems:
Subtropical westerly jet stream flows from west to east at 9–13 km altitude.
These upper-level winds bypass the Himalayas due to their height.
The southern jet branch lies roughly along 25°N during winter.
Which of the above are correct?
Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the influence of geographical features on the Southwest Monsoon.
The Western Ghats significantly influence the rainfall distribution of the Arabian Sea branch.
The Arakan Hills deflect the Bay of Bengal branch, altering its direction.
Choose the correct statement(s):
El-Nino is a marine-only phenomenon with no atmospheric involvement.
El-Nino affects both ocean currents and atmospheric circulation.
Consider the following statements regarding the climate of the extreme western Rajasthan.
