The term 'monsoon trough' in the Indian context refers to:
A. The path of cyclones
B. The jet stream
C. A line of high pressure over the Himalayas
D. A line of low pressure extending from the Thar Desert to the Bay of Bengal
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The monsoon trough is a region of low pressure that forms during the monsoon season, extending from the Thar Desert in the west to the Bay of Bengal in the east. It is crucial for monsoon rainfall.
Explanation:
The Madden-Julian Oscillation is a large-scale pattern of convection (thunderstorm activity) that originates over the Indian Ocean and moves eastward across the Pacific, influencing weather patterns globally.
Explanation:
The Arctic Oscillation is a large-scale pattern of sea level pressure differences between the Arctic and the rest of the Northern Hemisphere.
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