Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Southern areas of the Tropic of Cancer in India experience a higher daily and annual range of temperatures due to proximity to the equator.
2.The Himalayas act as a climatic divide by preventing cold winds from Central Asia and trapping the monsoon winds.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- The region south of the Tropic of Cancer lies in the tropical zone and hence experiences high temperatures with a small daily and annual range, not higher.
- The Himalayas act as a climatic divide by shielding India from cold northern winds and trapping monsoon winds, causing them to shed their moisture within the subcontinent.
Source: India Physical Environment (Class 11th NCERT)
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