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The 'Western Disturbances', which cause crucial winter precipitation over the northwestern plains of India, originate over which of the following regions?
A. South China Sea
B. Mediterranean Sea✓ Correct Answer
C. Bay of Bengal
D. Persian Gulf
💡 Solution & Explanation
Western Disturbances originate over the Mediterranean Sea region and travel eastward across West Asia and Iran before bringing crucial winter rainfall and snowfall to the northwestern plains of India. Monsoonal systems like those affecting the Bay of Bengal operate during summer months through entirely different atmospheric dynamics.
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