Question

Which of the following jet streams brings the western cyclonic disturbances in the northern part of India during the winter months?

• A. Easterly Jet Stream
• B. Polar-Night Jet Stream
• C. African Easterly Jet
• D. Westerly Jet Stream

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Westerly Jet Stream

The westerly jet stream is responsible for bringing western cyclonic disturbances to the northern part of India during the winter months. The western disturbances originate near the Mediterranean sea in the winter. They move eastwards. The westerly jet stream prevails over the northern plains of India in winter. . Hence, these disturbances come under the influence of the westerly jet stream— which brings them to the Indian subcontinent