Maharashtra State PSC Model Paper 5

The correct answer is Subtropical.

• Jet streams are the winds blowing in the upper atmosphere at a height of 8-13 km.

• India’s climate is affected by:
  • Westerly jet stream
  • Easterly jet stream
• During winters, westerly jet streams blow from west to east at a very high speed over the subtropical zone.
• This jet stream is bifurcated by the Himalayan ranges.
• This branch of jet stream exercises a significant influence on the winter weather conditions over India.
• Winter rains are non-monsoon precipitation driven by the westerly jet stream.