Q. Consider the following statement:
Assertion (A): Western Disturbances are extra-tropical cyclones that bring winter rainfall and snowfall to northern India.
Reason (R): They originate over the North Atlantic Ocean and move westward across Asia due to trade winds.
Choose the correct answer:

[A] Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A

[B] Both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A

[C] A is correct, but R is incorrect

[D] A is incorrect, but R is correct

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: The assertion is correct. However, the reason is incorrect because Western Disturbances originate over the Mediterranean, Caspian, and Black Seas and move eastward with the subtropical westerly jet stream-not from the North Atlantic nor under the influence of trade winds.

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