Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The differential heating of land and water in and around India leads to a seasonal reversal in the direction of monsoon winds.
2.Darjeeling, despite being on the same latitude as Agra, is cooler due to its altitude.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
- The differential heating of land and sea indeed causes seasonal air pressure variations, leading to monsoonal wind reversals.
- Although Agra and Darjeeling are located on the same latitude, Darjeeling is cooler due to its higher altitude, where temperature decreases with height.
Source: India Physical Environment (Class 11th NCERT)
