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Where does the western cyclonic disturbances originate?
A
Mediterranean Sea
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B
Bay of Bengal
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C
Arabian Sea
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D
Pacific Ocean
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Solution
The correct option is A Mediterranean Sea <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}-->
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.