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Which of the following statements are correct?

  1. The western disturbances are associated with increased night temperatures before arrival.

  2. These disturbances are crucial for the winter rainfall in northwestern India.

  3. They originate over the Caspian Sea and enter India from the southeast

A1 & 2

B2 & 3

C1 & 3

DAll are correct

Answer:

A. 1 & 2

Read Explanation:

  • Western disturbances cause a rise in night temperatures before arrival and are critical for winter rainfall in India.

  • They originate over the Mediterranean Sea and enter India from the northwest, not southeast.


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