Question

Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the code given below: Assertion (A): Himalaya is a mountain range located in Asia, segregating the Tibetan Plateau from the Indian subcontinent. Reason (R): The Himalayan mountain range broadly includes the Hindu Kush, the Karakoram and other small mountain ranges that branch out from the Pamir Knot.

• A. Both (A) and (B) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (B) are true, and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
• C. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
• D. (A) is the false, but (R) is true.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Both (A) and (B) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

The Himalayan mountain range is a mountain range located in Asia, segregating the Tibetan Plateau from the Indian subcontinent. The Himalayan mountain range broadly includes the Hindu Kush, the Karakoram and other small mountain ranges that branch out from the Pamir Knot. Himalayan rivers are famous all over the world for their scenic beauties and tourist attractions located on their banks. Hence, A is the correct option.