Question

Statement 1 (S1): The western cyclonic disturbances reach India under the influence of subtropical easterly jet streams.

Statement 2 (S2): These disturbances cause rainfall in the northwestern parts of India. This rainfall is locally called mahawat.

Identify each of the above two statements as true or false and select the appropriate option given below.

• A. Both S1 and S2 are true.
• B. S1 is true and S2 is false.
• C. S1 is false and S2 is true.
• D. Both S1 and S2 are false.

Answer 1

The correct option is C S1 is false and S2 is true.

The western cyclonic disturbances are low pressure systems that originate over the Mediterranean Sea. Under the influence of subtropical westerly jet streams, these wind systems reach India and cause rainfall. These winter rains that occur over the plains help in the cultivation of Rabi crops. This rainfall is locally known as mahawat. It is experienced in the north and northwestern parts of India.