Amritsar and Shimla have the same latitude yet Shimla is cooler than Amritsar because it ________

A. Lies north of Amritsar

B. Comes under the influence of cold winds

C. Is at a higher elevation

D. Receives a lot of snow

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Amritsar and Shimla have the same latitude yet Shimla is cooler than Amritsar because it Is at a higher elevation. Though both the cities lie on the same latitude, Shimla is situated on a much higher altitude. This is the cause of Shimla having lower temperature and much cooler than Amritsar.