Question

Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. The northern slopes of the Himalayas are covered with dense forest.

2. The Western slopes of the Western Ghats area covered with dense forests.

• A. Only 1 is correct
• B. Only 2 is correct
• C. Both 1 and 2 are correct
• D. Neither 1 nor 2 is correct

Answer 1

The correct option is B Only 2 is correct

The Western slopes of the Western Ghats area covered with dense forests.

It is because the western slope gets much heavier rainfall than the eastern slopes. Moisture laden air moves eastwards across the Western Ghats during the monsoon season.