Question 1 (iii) - NCERT Questions - Chapter 4 Class 9 Geography - Climate - Geography

Which one of the following causes rainfall during winters in the northwestern part of India?

a. Cyclonic depression

b. Retreating monsoon

c. Western disturbances

d. Southwest monsoon

Answer:

So, the correct answer is (a): Cyclonic depression

Explanation 

• The inflow of cyclonic disturbances/depressions from the west and northwest is a defining feature of the cold weather season over the northern plains. 
• These low-pressure systems form over the Mediterranean Sea and western Asia before moving into India with the westerly flow. 
• They bring much-needed winter rains in the northwestern part of India and snow to the mountains.