Question

Assertion (A): The Himalayas form a climatic barrier separating the Indian subcontinent from the rest of Asia.

Reason (R): They are high mountain ranges with some of the world’s highest peaks.

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:

The Himalayas form a climatic barrier separating the Indian subcontinent from the rest of Asia because they are very high mountain ranges with some of the world’s highest peaks. This height blocks cold dry winds from Central Asia, preventing India from becoming a cold desert and also forces moisture-laden monsoon winds to shed rainfall over the Indian region. Hence, the Himalayas act as a natural boundary influencing climate significantly.