Question

Assertion (A): The Himalayan ranges show change in vegetation from tropical to tundra.

Reason (R): In mountainous area with increase in altitude there is corresponding decrease in temperature, which leads to change in vegetation types.

Select the correct option from the given alternatives.

• A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explain (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) does not explain (A)
• C. (A) is true and (R) is false
• D. (A) is false and (R) is true

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explain (A)

In mountainous area, the decrease in temperature with increasing altitude leads to the corresponding change in natural vegetation.