Which of the following jet streams affects the weather in India?
A. All of the above
B. Subtropical jet stream
C. Tropical easterly jet
D. Polar jet stream
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
India is affected by multiple jet streams: the polar jet and subtropical jet in winter influence Western Disturbances, and the tropical easterly jet in summer affects the monsoon.
Explanation:
The Deccan Plateau receives low rainfall because it lies in the rain shadow of the Western Ghats. The moisture-laden monsoon winds lose most of their moisture on the windward side, leaving the leeward side dry.
Explanation:
The Indian Ocean Dipole is driven by the sea surface temperature differences between the western (Arabian Sea) and eastern (Bay of Bengal) parts of the Indian Ocean.
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