The Western cyclonic disturbance originates over ____________.

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) The Mediterranean.

• Western cyclonic disturbances are weather systems that originate over the Mediterranean region.
• These disturbances are brought into the Indian subcontinent by the westerly winds during the winter months.
  
• They are responsible for winter rainfall in the northwestern parts of India, including Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan, and snow in the Himalayas.
  
• These systems typically bring cloudy skies, lower temperatures, and precipitation.
  Information Booster:
  Pacific Ocean: Known for originating typhoons and tropical cyclones affecting East and Southeast Asia.
  Bay of Bengal: A major source of tropical cyclones that affect the eastern coast of India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
  Arabian Sea: Originates tropical cyclones that impact the western coast of India, Oman, and the Arabian Peninsula.