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Q. Consider the following statements:
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
Q. Consider the following statements:
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?Open in App
Solution
The correct option is C
Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Western Disturbances originate over Mediterranean sea. This non-monsoonal wind system is driven into India by westerly jet streams.
Statement 2 is correct: These Western Disturbances are responsible for rainfall over the parts of Punjab, Haryana , Delhi and western Uttar Pradesh in the winter season. This precipitation has great importance in agriculture, particularly for the Rabi crops. These winter rainfall aids harvesting of wheat crops in Punjab.
Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Western Disturbances originate over Mediterranean sea. This non-monsoonal wind system is driven into India by westerly jet streams.
Statement 2 is correct: These Western Disturbances are responsible for rainfall over the parts of Punjab, Haryana , Delhi and western Uttar Pradesh in the winter season. This precipitation has great importance in agriculture, particularly for the Rabi crops. These winter rainfall aids harvesting of wheat crops in Punjab.
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