Question

Assertion : Although only the southern part of India lies in the tropical region, the whole of India has a tropical climate.
Reason : Himalaya mountains ranges protect it from the northerly cold winds.
Select the correct option from the given alternatives.
a)Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) explains (A)
b)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) does not explain (A)
c)(A) is true and (R) are is false
d)(A) is false and (R) are is true

Answer 1

Hint: The himalayas are the main mountain range of the Indian subcontinent. It is situated in the northern front of India. They manipulate the climate of India in several ways.

Complete answer: Though only the southern part of India is located in the tropical belt but the entire country is dominated by tropical climate. This is because of the presence of Himalayas in north India. Himalayas due to its humongous size work as barriers in the north. They block cold winds coming from the north, thus protecting the country from having extreme and harsh winters. This enforces the whole India to experience tropical climates.
Option A: The assertion is true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion. This is the correct answer.
Option B: The reason explains the assertion correctly. This is an incorrect answer.
Option C: The reason is also true. This is an incorrect answer.
Option D: the assertion is also true. This is an incorrect answer.

Thus, Option ‘A’ is correct.

Note: The Himalayas in the north also serve various economic and cultural purposes. The beautiful and breathtaking landscapes the himalayas offer attract the tourists from all over the world, bringing in foreign currency and supporting various tourism industries and services. The himalayas are also home to various sacred places. Different religions like Hinduism, Islamism and Buddhism are practiced in the valleys of himalayas. It also borders various other countries making it a melting pot of different cultures and enabling trade and commerce between them.