The western disturbances which cause winter rain in India originate in
A
Pakistan
B
Bay of Bengal
C
West Asia
D
Himalayas
Correct Answer: West Asia
The western disturbances which cause winter rain in India originate in West Asia. An approaching western disturbance, however, is expected to cause a change of weather in northern and central India and western parts of Maharashtra. A WD is associated with rainfall, snowfall and fog in northern India. Upon its arrival in Pakistan and northern India, clouds along with rain and snow also arrive.