Which of the following is the primary reason for the high snowfall in the Himalayas? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which of the following is the primary reason for the high snowfall in the Himalayas?

A. Orographic effect

B. Monsoon trough

C. Western Disturbances

D. Cyclones

Answer: Option C

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The Himalayas receive high snowfall from Western Disturbances during winter, which bring moisture from the Mediterranean.

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What is the name of the phenomenon where there is a large-scale pattern of sea level pressure differences between the Arctic and the mid-latitudes?

A. Arctic Oscillation

B. Madden-Julian Oscillation

C. Pacific-North American Pattern

D. North Atlantic Oscillation

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Arctic Oscillation (AO) is a large-scale climate pattern of sea level pressure differences between the Arctic and the mid-latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere. It affects weather patterns across the entire Northern Hemisphere.

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The 'Monsoon Trough' is a line of:

A. Low pressure

B. High pressure

C. Low temperature

D. High temperature

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Correct Answer: Option A

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The Monsoon Trough is a region of low pressure extending from the Thar Desert to the Bay of Bengal, which is crucial for monsoon rainfall.

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