SSC CHSL 2024 PYQ — Question 43

SSC CHSL - 08 July 2024 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q43

Western disturbances are responsible for:

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. rainfall during winters in the north-western part of India.

Western disturbances are responsible for bringing winter rainfall to the northern-western regions of India, especially in the states of Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. They are low-pressure systems originating from the Mediterranean Sea. These disturbances cause sudden changes in weather, including cold waves and rainfall during the winter months. They help in replenishing the water supply for agriculture in these areas. Western disturbances are also linked to the onset of fog and cloud cover in winter.