The term 'Western Disturbance' refers to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The term 'Western Disturbance' refers to:
A. A tropical cyclone in the Arabian Sea
B. A type of local wind
C. A monsoon depression
D. An extratropical storm that brings rainfall to northern India
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Western Disturbances are extratropical storms originating over the Mediterranean Sea and moving eastward, bringing winter rainfall and snowfall to the northern parts of India, especially the Himalayas.

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