Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: The Eastern Himalayan region extends from Kumaon westwards.
Reason R: The snowfall and glaciers are lesser in Eastern Himalayas.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

• A. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
• B. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
• C. A is correct but R is not correct
• D. A is not correct but R is correct

Hint:

Eastern Himalayas receive more rainfall and have denser forests compared to the Western Himalayas.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept:
The Himalayas are divided into different regional sections based on geographical location and physical characteristics.

Step 1: Examine Assertion A. Assertion A states that the Eastern Himalayas extend from Kumaon westwards. This statement is incorrect. The Eastern Himalayas actually extend: \[ \text{from Nepal eastwards} \] covering areas such as:
• Sikkim
• Bhutan
• Arunachal Pradesh Kumaon lies in the Central Himalayan region, not the Eastern Himalayas. Thus, Assertion A is false.

Step 2: Examine Reason R. The Eastern Himalayas receive:
• Heavy rainfall
• Comparatively less snowfall
• Fewer glaciers compared to Western Himalayas This is due to the strong influence of monsoon winds and relatively lower altitude in some regions. Therefore, Reason R is correct.

Step 3: Determine the relationship between A and R. Since:
• Assertion A is incorrect
• Reason R is correct the correct option is: \[ \text{A is not correct but R is correct} \]

Step 4: Conclusion. Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{A is not correct but R is correct}} \]