Question

Which of the following statements are correct?

1. The westerly jet stream over India splits into two branches due to the Tibetan Highlands.

2. The northern branch of this jet stream steers tropical depressions into India.

3. The southern branch has a significant impact on winter weather in India.

• A. 1 & 2
• B. 2 & 3
• C. 1 & 3
• D. All are correct

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 1 & 3

• The westerly jet stream splits due to the Tibetan Highlands.

• The southern branch influences winter weather.

• The northern branch does not steer tropical depressions—that’s the easterly jet stream’s role.