Q. The climate of India is mainly tropical because
India's climate is mainly tropical because most of the country lies between the Tropic of Cancer and the equatorial region, giving it generally warm temperatures throughout the year.
(A) The Himalayas influence India's climate by blocking cold winds, but they are not the main reason it is tropical.
(B) ✅ Correct.
(C) The Indian Ocean influences the monsoon, but it is not the primary reason for the tropical climate.
(D) Jet streams affect the monsoon, not the basic tropical nature of the climate.
Explanation by: Ritu Singhal
India's climate is mainly tropical because most of the country lies between the Tropic of Cancer and the equatorial region, giving it generally warm temperatures throughout the year.
(A) The Himalayas influence India's climate by blocking cold winds, but they are not the main reason it is tropical.
(B) ✅ Correct.
(C) The Indian Ocean influences the monsoon, but it is not the primary reason for the tropical climate.
(D) Jet streams affect the monsoon, not the basic tropical nature of the climate.