Indian Geography UPPSC 1996 GS-I
Question

Assertion (A): India is a monsoon country.
Reason (R): The high Himalayas impart it climatic distinctiveness.

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Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.”.

India's climate is heavily influenced by the monsoon system. The Himalayas play a crucial role in influencing India's climate by blocking cold winds from the north and forcing monsoon winds to release their moisture

However, while the Himalayas do influence India's climate, they are not the sole reason for the monsoon system. The monsoon is a complex phenomenon influenced by various factors, including ocean temperatures, atmospheric pressure, and global wind patterns.

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