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North-Western parts of India get winter rainfall mainly due to ______.

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North-West monsoon

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Western disturbances

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North-East monsoon

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Retreating monsoon

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Solution

The correct option is B Western 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 and pre-monsoon season rainfall across northwest India.

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