Question

Consider the following statements :
Assertion (A) : Areas near the equator receive rainfall throughout the year.
Reason (R) : High temperatures and high humidity cause Convectional rain in most afternoons near the equator.
In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?

• 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 a 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

Ans. (a)

Explanation

These areas near equator are called Tropical Rain Forest regions. Here generally the type of rainfall is convectional rainfall, because of constant high temperature and high humidity produces rainfall almost daily in the afternoon throughout the year.