Question : Which winds blow across the Asian continent at latitudes north of the Himalayas roughly parallel to the Tibetan highlands?
Option 1: Trade winds
Option 2: Southwest winds
Option 3: Jet streams
Option 4: Northwest winds
Correct Answer: Jet streams
Solution : The correct answer is Jet streams.
Westerly winds continue to affect all of Western and Central Asia, travelling 9–13 km from west to east. At latitudes north of the Himalayas and almost parallel to the Tibetan highlands, these winds blow across the Asian continent. These are called jet streams.
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Question : Which is the biggest tributary of the upper Brahmaputra that originates in the Tibetan Himalayas and winds its way into India through Arunachal Pradesh?
Option 1: Subansiri
Option 2: Yerla
Option 3: Musi
Option 4: Aner
Question : At what height do the jet streams blow in India during winter months?
Option 1: 9-15 km
Option 2: 9-17 km
Option 3: 9-16 km
Option 4: 9-13 km
Question : The Karewa formations are found in the ____________.
Option 1: North Eastern Hills
Option 2: Terai Region
Option 3: Uttaranchal Himalayas
Option 4: Kashmir Himalayas
Question : The Himalayas have been divided based on regions from west to east. The correct order of regions from west to east is:
Option 1: Punjab Himalayas, Nepal Himalayas, Kumaon Himalayas and Assam Himalayas
Option 2: Punjab Himalayas, Kumaon Himalayas, Nepal Himalayas and Assam Himalayas
Option 3: Punjab Himalayas, Kumaon Himalayas, Assam Himalayas and Nepal Himalayas
Option 4: Punjab Himalayas, Nepal Himalayas, Assam Himalayas and Kumaon Himalayas
Question : The Kharif season in India largely coincides with the______.
Option 1: Southwest monsoon
Option 2: Southeast monsoon
Option 3: Northeast monsoon
Option 4: Northwest monsoon
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