From which region is the westerly jet stream responsible for bringing western disturbances into the Indian subcontinent?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Mediterranean.
The westerly jet stream is responsible for bringing western disturbances into the Indian subcontinent from the Mediterranean region. These disturbances are low-pressure systems that travel eastwards, bringing winter rainfall to northwestern India, including Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan, and sometimes snow to the Himalayas. They play a crucial role in agriculture and the winter climate of northern India.