Question

Choose the correct option based on the following statements.

Assertion (A): Even though only the southern part of India lies in tropical region, almost the whole of India experiences tropical climate.

Reason (R): The Himalayan mountains act as a barrier and prevent the northerly cold winds from entering India.

• 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

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

The dry cold winds coming from the North never reach India during winter because they are blocked by the Himalayas. The monsoon winds carrying moisture are blocked by the Himalayas from going any further, thereby causing rainfall throughout North India. These phenomena are responsible for most of India experiencing a tropical climate.