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Why is the Ladakh Plateau known as a cold desert?

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Correct answer: It is a high, dry and cold region

The governing concept is the combined influence of altitude and the Himalayan rain-shadow effect. Ladakh is a high plateau beyond the main Himalayan rain-bearing barriers. Moist monsoon winds lose much of their water before reaching it, so precipitation is very low. At the same time, great elevation produces low temperatures, especially in winter, even though strong sunshine may occur during the day. The combination of scanty moisture, sparse vegetation, rugged terrain and severe cold gives Ladakh the character of a cold desert. Option C correctly states these defining conditions. It is inland rather than coastal, so A is wrong; it is not a tropical forest, and it is not part of the Ganga Delta, making B and D incorrect.

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Indian GeographyLadakh PlateauCold DesertTrans-HimalayaMountains And Plateaus Of IndiaGeneral KnowledgeClass 10 Mcq

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