INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

PHYSIOLOGY OF INDIA

INDIAN PHYSIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Amritsar and Shimla are almost on the same latitude, but their climate difference is due to [BPSC 2011]
A
the difference in their altitudes
B
their distance from sea
C
snowfall in Shimla
D
pollution in Amritsar
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Due to their differences in altitude, there are variations in the climate. The climate in Shimla is cool as compared to Amritsar. Hence Amritsar and Shimla are almost on the same latitude, but they experience climate differences due to the differences in their altitudes. Therefore, the correct option is A.

Detailed explanation-2: -Complete answer: Amritsar and Shimla are almost on the same latitude, but they are on different altitudes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Just because towns are on the same latitude doesn’t mean they will have the same climates. Different air and ocean currents make all the difference.

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