The alpine vegetation in the western Himalayas is found only up to a height of 3000 meters while in the eastern Himalayas it is found up to a height of 4000 meters. The reason for this variation in the same mountain range is that

Eastern Himalayas are higher than western Himalayas

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Eastern Himalayas are nearer to the equator and sea coast than western Himalayas

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Eastern Himalayas get more monsoon rainfall than the western Himalayas

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Eastern Himalayas rocks are more fertile than the western Himalayas rocks

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Solution

The correct option is C
Eastern Himalayas get more monsoon rainfall than the western Himalayas

Option c

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The snow line is lower for Eastern Himalayas compared to that of Western Himalayas. Consider the following statements which can explain the reasons

1. Eastern Himalayas are near to the Equator.

2. Western Himalayas are more continental in their location thus has lesser maritime influence.

3. Southwest monsoon winds have the moderating effect on the Western Himalayas.

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