Question

Which of the following is NOT an avalanche prone area in India?

• A. Himachal Pradesh
• B. Jammu and Kashmir
• C. Western Ghat
• D. Uttarakhand

Hint:

Avalanches occur in snow-covered mountains. In India, Himalayan states like Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand are avalanche-prone.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: Avalanches occur in snow-covered mountainous regions. They involve the sudden movement of snow, ice, and debris down a mountain slope.

Step 1: Understanding avalanche conditions.
Avalanches need snow-covered slopes, steep mountains, and unstable snow layers. \[ \text{Avalanche} = \text{Snow + Steep slope + Instability} \]

Step 2: Checking avalanche-prone areas in India.
Himachal Pradesh has snow-covered Himalayan mountains.
Jammu and Kashmir has high-altitude snowy regions.
Uttarakhand also has Himalayan snow-covered areas.

Step 3: Identifying the non-avalanche-prone area.
Western Ghats are not snow-covered mountain ranges. They receive heavy rainfall but do not have the snow conditions required for avalanches. Therefore, the correct answer is Western Ghat.