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? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

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)

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