UPPSC 2019 GS-I Indian Geography
Question

The winter rains caused by Western disturbance in North Western Plain of India gradually decreases from:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: West to East

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “West to East”.

The winter rains caused by Western disturbances in the North Western Plain of India gradually decrease from West to East.

This is because Western disturbances originate in the Mediterranean Sea and move eastward. As they travel, their moisture content gradually decreases, leading to a decrease in rainfall from west to east.

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