During winters the northern half of India is warmer than the areas at similar latitudes located outs...........

Geography Monsoons and Climate in India

During winters, the northern half of India is warmer than the areas at similar latitudes located outside the country. Why?

India is under the influence of dry Northeast Trade winds during winters.

During winters Northern India is under the influence of warm ocean currents.

The presence of Himalayas with their east west extension.

None of the above is correct in this context.

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Explanation:

Rising 500 to 8000 m above the sea level, the himalayan ranges are 2400 km long extending from east to west and 250 to 300 km wide mountain barrier sprawling across the northern edge of the Indian subcontinent vitally affects the atmospheric circulation over the Asian continent including the Indian landmass.

The snow-covered ranges have exercised a moderating influence on the temperature and humidity in the Indian subcontinent. The Himalaya stops the Siberian wintry cold winds from flowing into India, so that the winters in north India are warmer than they would have been if the Himalaya had not been there.