Question

Assertion (A): The Coriolis effect deflect the winds to the right hand side in the northern hemisphere.

Reason (R): The Coriolis effect takes place due to the rotation of the Earth.

Options

• Both A and R are true, and R is the correct reason for A.

• Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct reason for A.

• A is true, and R is false.

• A is false, and R is true.

Answer 1

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct reason for A.

Explanation:

The Coriolis effect caused by the Earth’s rotation deflects moving winds to the right in the Northern Hemisphere. This deflection happens because the Earth spins, making wind paths curve rather than move straight.