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Statewise GK · Q259

Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 259

Q259

Kashmir valley receives heavy rainfall and snowfall in winter due to

A.
western disturbances
Answer
B.
eastern disturbances
C.
varied topography
D.
None of the above

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Kashmir Valley receives heavy snowfall during winter season, maximum in January. Average snowfall is about 120 cm. It is mainly due to Western disturbances, which are temperate cyclones originating from Mediterranean sea.