UPSC Essentials brings to you its initiative of subject-wise quizzes. These quizzes are designed to help you revise some of the most important topics from the static part of the syllabus. Attempt today’s subject quiz on Environment and Geography to check your progress.
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QUESTION 1
With reference to the Western Disturbances, consider the following statements:
1. These winds pick up moisture from the Mediterranean Sea and the Caspian Sea.
2. They are most abundant during the boreal winter months.
3. They are embedded in the subtropical westerly jet stream.
How many of the statements gi

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