Assertion (A): India has a tropical monsoon type of climate.

Reason (R): Its climate is influenced by the monsoon winds which are largely confined to the Tropics.

1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. Both A and R are true but R does not explain A.
3. A is true but R is false.
4. A is false but R is true.

The Western Ghats receive more rainfall from the South West monsoon than the Eastern Ghats because

1. it lies in the way of South West Monsoon winds.
2. it lies in the rain-shadow area of the Himalayas.
3. it lies in the rain-shadow area of the Eastern Ghats.
4. it is triangular in shape.

Assertion (A): The Himalayas form a climatic barrier separating the Indian subcontinent from the rest of Asia.

Reason (R): They are high mountain ranges with some of the world's highest peaks.

1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. Both A and R are true but R does not explain A.
3. A is true but R is false.
4. A is false but R is true.

Which of the following is NOT a source of rainfall for Punjab and Haryana?

1. Western disturbances
2. Arabian Sea branch of South-west monsoon
3. Bay of Bengal branch of South-west monsoon
4. Retreating monsoon.