Question

Assertion (A): The Equatorial region experiences oppressive weather conditions.

Reason (R): The equatorial region experiences high temperature and high humidity.

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:

Equatorial regions have uniformly high temperatures (around 27°C) and very high humidity (80%); the combination prevents effective cooling and produces oppressive heat and discomfort.