Question
Easy
Why are cold deserts in India not affected by the monsoon?
1
Cold deserts have hot summers and extremely cold winters.
2
Cold deserts lie in the rain shadow of the Himalayas.
3
Air is very thin in cold deserts.
4
Cold deserts are at a very high altitude.
Question Details
Time to Solve: 12
Exam: CTET
Level/Paper: CTET_P1
Chapter: Weather, Climate, Adaptations
Topic: Weather and Climate
Correct Answer
Option B
Explanation
Cold deserts in India, such as the Ladakh region, are not affected by the monsoon primarily because they lie in the rain shadow of the Himalayas. This geographical positioning is the key reason why Option 2 is correct. ### Explanation for Option 2: - Rain Shadow Effect: The Himalayas act as a massive barrier to the monsoon winds coming from the Indian Ocean. As these moist winds ascend the southern…Read More
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