Question

Which of the following is/are the effects of Himalayas on India's Climate?
1. Preventing North India from becoming cold desert.
2. Causing precipitation in Northern India.
3. Moderating effect on climate in Peninsular India.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

• A. (a) 1 only
  
• B. (b) 2 and 3 only
  
• C. (c) 1 and 2 only
  
• D. (d) 1, 2 and 3
  

Answer 1

The correct option is C (c) 1 and 2 only

Answer-C
Himalayas block the cold dry winds blowing from central Asia and Siberia and prevents them from entering into Indian plains.
Himalayas force the moisture laden southwest monsoon winds to shed rainfall in India or else India would be a dry region.
The moderating effect on peninsular India is caused by the effect of adjacent Indian ocean on three sides of Indian peninsula.