Assertion South facing slopes of Alps are better suited for vine cultivation and have a more flouris...........

Assertion- South facing slopes of Alps are better suited for vine cultivation and have a more flourishing vegetative cover.

Reason- Due to east west alignment of Alps, the southern slopes receive more insolation and rainfall than northern slopes.

Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation for A

Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation for A

A is correct but R is incorrect

A is incorrect but R is correct

Explanation:

Mountain ranges that have an eastward alignment like the Alps show a higher temperature on the south facing sunny slope than the north facing sheltered slope. The greater insolation of the southern slope is better suited for vine cultivation & has a more flourishing vegetative cover, consequently more settlements.