Q1. North India gets rainfall due to
(a) Northern cold winds
(b) South-West monsoons
(c) North-East monsoons
(d) Western disturbances
(UPSC Prelims 1982)
Answer: (d)
Explanation: During winter, Western disturbances originating from the Mediterranean region bring rainfall to North India, especially in Punjab, Haryana, and western Uttar Pradesh. These are crucial for rabi crops like wheat.