Which Indian climate term is correctly associated with classification or identity “an eastward-moving extratropical weather system”, and also with “it generally approaches India from the west through the Mediterranean-West Asian region”?

Correct Answer: Option A — Western Disturbance. Western Disturbance is correctly identified as an eastward-moving extratropical weather system. Western Disturbance is also associated with it generally approaches India from the west through the Mediterranean-West Asian region. Another identifying fact about Western Disturbance is that it brings winter rain to northwestern plains and snow to the western Himalayas. A further exam-relevant fact about Western Disturbance is that its precipitation can benefit the winter rabi crop. Why the other options are incorrect: • Option B — Loo: Loo is a very hot and dry local wind of the pre-monsoon summer. It is incorrect here because Loo is instead associated with it blows over parts of the northern and northwestern plains. • Option C — Mango Showers: Mango Showers is pre-monsoon convectional showers of southern India. It is incorrect here because Mango Showers is instead associated with they are commonly associated with Kerala and coastal Karnataka. • Option D — Kal Baisakhi: Kal Baisakhi is a violent pre-monsoon thunderstorm also called a nor'wester. It is incorrect here because Kal Baisakhi is instead associated with it is especially associated with West Bengal and adjoining eastern India. Exam Takeaway: Connect Western Disturbance with “an eastward-moving extratropical weather system” and “it generally approaches India from the west through the Mediterranean-West Asian region” for revision.