Question

Assertion (A): The climatic regions are also named after the vegetation type prevalent there.

Reason (R): The climate influences soil, flora and fauna and the vegetation of the region.

Options

• Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

• Both A and R are true but R does not explain A.

• A is true but R is false.

• A is false but R is true.

Answer 1

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Explanation:

Climatic regions are often named after the dominant vegetation (e.g., equatorial rainforest, tundra, taiga) because climate directly affects the soil, plant life, and animal life in an area. Hence, the reason supports and explains the assertion.