Geography Political Geography in India

Q. Amritsar and Shimla are almost on the same latitude, but their climate difference is due to

A
Snowfall in Shimla
B
The difference in their altitudes
C
Their distance from sea
D
Pollution in Amritsar

Correct Answer

The difference in their altitudes

More Questions on Geography

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    B)Tibet and China
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    B)Damodar
    C)Mahanadi
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    B)Konark
    C)Khajuraho
    D)Egypt
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    B)North Sea
    C)Baltic Sea
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    B)Central and Western Africa
    C)Southern and South - eastern Europe
    D)Central America and North - western South America
    Answer: Central and Western Africa
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