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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It is a high, dry and cold region
Why is this the correct answer?
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.
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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