Which part of India’s relief has a major influence on India’s climate?

Himalayas

Option A, the Himalayas, is correct because this great mountain system strongly controls the climate of the Indian subcontinent. Its high, continuous ranges act as a barrier to extremely cold continental winds coming from Central Asia during winter. During the summer monsoon, the mountains also force moisture-laden winds to rise. Rising air cools, condenses, and produces rainfall, especially on windward slopes. The Himalayas therefore help shape the monsoon regime and protect the northern plains from the full force of cold continental air. Lakshadweep, a sea beach, and desert dunes can affect local weather or regional conditions, but they do not exert a comparable influence on the climate of India as a whole. The governing concept is the climatic role of relief, so option A is the only suitable answer.

This is a Class 10 General Knowledge question. Chapter: Indian Geography. Topic: Mountains and Plateaus of India.