Question

Which one of the following statements best explains the origin of western cyclonic disturbances affecting India in winter?

• A. They are formed over the Bay of Bengal.
• B. They originate over the Mediterranean Sea and are brought by the westerly jet stream.
• C. They form due to localized convection near the Himalayas.
• D. They are remnants of tropical cyclones from the Arabian Sea.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. They originate over the Mediterranean Sea and are brought by the westerly jet stream.

• They originate over the Mediterranean Sea and are brought by the westerly jet stream.

• Western disturbances originate in the Mediterranean region and are carried into India by the westerly jet stream, especially during winter.