Question

Why is Darjeeling colder than Agra?

• A. There is a warm wind that blows over Agra which makes it warmer than Darjeeling.
• B. Darjeeling is at a higher latitude as compared to Agra.
• C. Darjeeling is influenced by a cold ocean current.
• D. Darjeeling is at a higher altitude as compared to Agra.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Darjeeling is at a higher altitude as compared to Agra.

Agra and Darjeeling lie on nearly the same latitude- close to 27 degree North. But Darjeeling is present at an altitude of 2100m whereas Agra is present at 170m. As altitude increases, the temperature decreases. That is why Darjeeling is colder compared to Agra.