Question

Assertion - Southern slopes of Himalayas has more dense vegetation in comparison to the Northern slopes.Reason - Southern slopes lies on the windward side of Himalayas, while northern slope lies on the leeward side.

Answer 1

Answer:

The southern slopes of the Himalaya receive more rain due to the south west monsoon winds which travel west along the southern slops. The northern slopes do not receive any such rainfall. So the southern slopes are covered with thick vegetation as compared to the northern slopes.