Q1. Which of the following statements is not correct about the winter monsoon of Rajasthan?
A A highly developed pressure centre to the north of the Himalayas impacts rainfall in winter.
B Winds start blowing from the oceanic high-pressure area to the terrestrial low-pressure area, causing rainfall. Correct
C Winds are dry due to their terrestrial origin, impacting rainfall.
D In this period, some winds bring rain after coming into contact with Mediterranean cyclones.
Explanation
The incorrect statement is the one describing winds moving from an oceanic high-pressure area towards a terrestrial low-pressure area and causing rain. That pattern describes the summer south-west monsoon more than Rajasthan’s winter situation. In winter, pressure conditions over and beyond the Himalayas influence the circulation, and winds of continental origin are generally dry, so ordinary rainfall is limited. Some winter rain in Rajasthan is brought by western disturbances linked with Mediterranean cyclonic systems. Those features make the other statements consistent with the winter monsoon context.