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North-Western India receives substantial rainfall during winter months because of _________.

A

South-west monsoons

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Retreating monsoons

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North-east monsoons

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D

Westerly disturbances

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Solution

The correct option is C Westerly disturbances
Westerly disturbances,
Western disturbances, specifically the ones in winter, bring moderate to heavy rain in low-lying areas and heavy snow to mountainous areas of the Indian Subcontinent. They are the cause of most winter rainfall across northwest India.

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