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During winter months, dry continental winds from Central Asia primarily come in contact with trade winds over which of the following regions of India?
Question

During winter months, dry continental winds from Central Asia primarily come in contact with trade winds over which of the following regions of India?

A.

Northeastern India

B.

Eastern India

C.

Southern India

D.

Northwestern India

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Northwestern India.
• Wind origin: Central Asia
• Wind type: Dry continental winds
• Season: Winter
• Region affected: Northwestern India
Information Booster:
• Known as north-easterly land winds
• Cause cold and dry winters in North India
• Winter rainfall due to western disturbances
• Tamil Nadu receives winter rainfall
Additional Information:
• Trade winds dominate summer monsoon
• Western disturbances originate in Mediterranean region
• Winter monsoon differs from summer monsoon

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