Question

The westerly wind reaches the X and divides itself and blows towards north of the X and south of the Y.

Identify X and Y.

• A. X: Tibetan Highlands, Y: Himalayas
• B. X: Himalayas, Y: Western Ghats
• C. X: Himalayas, Y: Amarkantak Plateau
• D. X: Shivalik Range, Y: Tibetan Highlands

Answer 1

The correct option is A X: Tibetan Highlands, Y: Himalayas

The name westerly is given because it flows from west to east. This wind gets divided and one branch blows to the north of the Tibetan Highlands and the other branch blows to the south of the Himalayas. This southern branch of the jet stream is known to have an influence on the Indian monsoon.