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Q. Which of the following statements regarding Western Disturbances are correct?
  1. Westerlies cause Western Disturbance in the Indian Subcontinent
  2. Western Disturbance causes sudden winter rain and snow to the northwestern parts of the Indian subcontinent
  3. Western Disturbance originates in the Arabian Sea
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: Only 1 & 2
Notes: Westerlies cause Western Disturbances in the Indian subcontinent, which bring winter rain and snow to northwest India and adjoining regions. These disturbances originate in the Mediterranean region, not in the Arabian Sea, and travel eastwards under the influence of westerly winds.
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