Question

The climate of Jaisalmer is very hot whereas that of Kargil is freezing cold. What is/are the cause(s) of the difference in the climate among the regions in India?

• A. Relief features of the region
• B. Distance of the region from the sea
• C. Longitude of the region
• D. Altitude of the region

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

Altitude of the region

The factors that affect the climate of a place are location, altitude, distance from the sea, and relief features. This explains the regional differences in the climate of India. Kargil, which is in the union territory of Ladakh is freezing cold because of its altitude and relief feature. It lies in the Himalayan range while Jaisalmer lies in the desert region of Rajasthan.