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Kashmir valley receives heavy rainfall and snowfall in winter due to

A. western disturbances

B. eastern disturbances

C. varied topography

D. None of the above

Answer: Option A

Solution (By Examveda Team)

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.

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