Why is the Ladakh Plateau called a cold desert?
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Correct answer: Because it has high altitude and low rainfall
Option D is correct because Ladakh combines the defining conditions of a desert with a very cold high-altitude environment. The plateau lies in the rain-shadow region north of the main Himalayan ranges, so the monsoon brings little precipitation. Its great elevation produces low temperatures, long severe winters, and a short growing season. Sparse vegetation and limited surface water are further consequences of this dryness and cold. It is therefore described as a Trans-Himalayan cold desert. Dense tropical forests, high marine humidity, and permanently hot temperatures are all inconsistent with Ladakh’s high, dry continental setting.
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Because it has high altitude and low rainfall
Why is this the correct answer?
Option D is correct because Ladakh combines the defining conditions of a desert with a very cold high-altitude environment. The plateau lies in the rain-shadow region north of the main Himalayan ranges, so the monsoon brings little precipitation. Its great elevation produces low temperatures, long severe winters, and a short growing season. Sparse vegetation and limited surface water are further consequences of this dryness and cold. It is therefore described as a Trans-Himalayan cold desert. Dense tropical forests, high marine humidity, and permanently hot temperatures are all inconsistent with Ladakh’s high, dry continental setting.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 General Knowledge question. Chapter: Indian Geography. Topic: Mountains and Plateaus of India.
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