Westerly winds and weather patterns

Statement 1 is correct but needs clarification on latitude range. Westerlies blow between 30° and 60° in both hemispheres (30° N to 60° N and 30° S to 60° S), bringing prevailing westerly winds. Statement 2 is also correct. The winter rains in North-Western India during December-February are caused by westerly disturbances (part of the westerly wind system) that bring moist air masses from the Mediterranean and Atlantic regions. These westerlies penetrate into India's northwestern plains, causing winter precipitation. > Westerlies are responsible for both general circulation patterns and specific weather phenomena like winter rains in North-Western India.