Assertion (A): The Western Ghats are higher in elevation compared to t...
- Assertion (A) Evaluation: The statement that the Western Ghats are higher in elevation compared to the Eastern Ghats is true. The Western Ghats have an average elevation ranging from 900 to 1600 meters, whereas the Eastern Ghats have an average elevation of about 600 meters. This elevation difference is a geographical fact.
- Reason (R) Evaluation: The reason provided is accurate. The Western Ghats do receive orographic rain as moist winds rise along their western slopes, which leads to significant rainfall in this region. This phenomenon is responsible for the lush greenery and biodiversity found in the Western Ghats.
- Explanation of Answer: Both the Assertion and the Reason are factually correct. However, the Reason is not the direct or sole explanation of the Assertion. While the elevation difference is a contributing factor to the Western Ghats being higher, the primary reason for their elevated status is not solely due to orographic rain.
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Assertion (A): The Western Ghats are higher in elevation compared to t...
Explanation:
Assertion (A): The Western Ghats are higher in elevation compared to the Eastern Ghats.
- The Western Ghats are a continuous mountain range along the western coast of India, known for their higher elevations.
- The average elevation of the Western Ghats is around 1200 meters, with some peaks reaching over 2000 meters.
Reason (R): The Western Ghats receive orographic rain as moist winds rise along their western slopes.
- Orographic rain occurs when moist air is forced to rise over a mountain range, leading to condensation and precipitation.
- The Western Ghats act as a barrier to the moist winds coming from the Arabian Sea, causing heavy rainfall on their windward side (western slopes).
Explanation:
- Both the Assertion and Reason are true.
- The Western Ghats are indeed higher in elevation compared to the Eastern Ghats.
- The reason for the Western Ghats receiving orographic rain due to moist winds rising along their western slopes is also true.
- However, the reason does not directly explain why the Western Ghats are higher in elevation compared to the Eastern Ghats.
- The higher elevation of the Western Ghats is primarily due to geological processes and tectonic activities over millions of years, rather than just orographic rain.
Therefore, option B is the correct choice as both the Assertion and Reason are true, but the Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.