Q. Consider the following statements:

1. The snowline in the Western Himalayas is lower than that of the Eastern Himalayas.
2. The altitude of the Western Himalayas is higher than the Eastern Himalayas.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 2 are correct
Notes: The snowline is lower in the Western Himalayas due to drier climatic conditions and less precipitation, while the Eastern Himalayas, with higher rainfall, have a higher snowline. Also, the Western Himalayas feature higher peaks such as Nanga Parbat and K2 compared to the Eastern Himalayas. Thus, both statements are correct.