Question
Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
(I) Agra and Darjeeling are located on the same latitude. (II) Higher mountainous regions have a very thin layer of air. (III) The Eastern coast of India receives more rainfall compared to the Western coast.Solution
The Western coast of India receives more rainfall than the Eastern coast due to the monsoon winds blowing from the Arabian Sea. While Agra and Darjeeling are not on the exact same latitude, both lie close to the 27-degree North latitude. Higher altitudes indeed have thinner air due to lower atmospheric pressure.
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