Q. Consider the following statements regarding western disturbances in India:

1. They are typically associated with pre-monsoon heat wave moderation in North-West India.
2. These systems originate from the Mediterranean region and travel eastward.
3. They are responsible for bringing the southwest monsoon to South India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: 1 and 2 only
Notes: Statement 1 is correct as western disturbances help reduce pre-monsoon heat waves in North-West India. Statement 2 is also accurate as they originate from the Mediterranean region. However, Statement 3 is inaccurate as western disturbances don't bring the southwest monsoon to South India; it's driven by currents in the Indian Ocean and monsoon troughs.