Question

Why is Ladakh known as 'moonland'? Write about the climate and vegetation of Ladakh.

Answer 1

Ladakh is known as the Moonland by the local people as the land surface of Ladakh resembles closely with the moon surface.

Dry winds blows in Ladakh throughout the day and the summer climate of the region is hot and humid.

In winter the temperature falls below the freezing point.

Willows, poplars, apple, walnut, grasses are seen in Ladakh.