The moist air cause winter rains in the north-western region of India are part of _______.

Trade winds

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Westerlies

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Local disturbances

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Retreating monsoons

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The correct option is B Westerlies
Westerlies,
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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Assertion (A): The north western parts of India receive rainfall in winter.

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