With reference to the climate of India, the Western Disturbances originate over

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Q: 52 (IES/2011)
With reference to the climate of India, the ‘Western Disturbances originate over

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Geography

question_exam: 

IES

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{'western disturbances': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'arabian sea': [2, 0, 3, 3], 'climate': [2, 0, 2, 2], 'caspian sea': [1, 0, 0, 1], 'baltic sea': [1, 0, 0, 1], 'mediterranean sea': [2, 0, 1, 3], 'india': [8, 1, 7, 13]}

The correct answer is option 4, Mediterranean Sea.

Western Disturbances are a key factor in shaping the climate of North India, especially during the winter season. These disturbances are extra-tropical storms that originate over the Mediterranean Sea region.

Option 1, Arabian Sea, is not correct. While the Arabian Sea does influence the climate of India, it is mainly associated with the summer monsoon season and not with the formation of Western Disturbances.

Option 2, Baltic Sea, is also not correct. The Baltic Sea, located in Northern Europe, is not relevant to the formation of Western Disturbances in India.

Option 3, Caspian Sea, is not correct as well. The Caspian Sea, located in Central Asia, is not the source of Western Disturbances.

In summary, the Western Disturbances that influence the climate of India originate over the Mediterranean Sea, making option 4 the correct answer.