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Which of the following statements are correct?

  1. Winter rainfall in Punjab is brought by Mediterranean cyclones.

  2. The precipitation from these cyclones is important for Rabi crops.

  3. These cyclones originate in the Bay of Bengal.

A1 & 2

B2 & 3

C1 & 3

DAll are correct

Answer:

A. 1 & 2

Read Explanation:

  • The cyclones originate in the east Mediterranean Sea, not the Bay of Bengal.

  • Statements 1 and 2 are correct as Mediterranean disturbances are key to winter precipitation in northwestern India.


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