Question

Assertion (A) : We feel colder on mountains than on plains.
Reason (R) : Temperature decreases with altitude.

• A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
• B. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
• C. A is true but R is false.
• D. A is false but R is true.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Higher above the sea level, temperature decreases at the rate of 1 degree centigarade for every 165 metres of ascent making mountain peaks colder.

Hence, option A is correct.