Multiple choice

Which one of the following mountain chains has two dissimilar types of vegetation on its two slopes?

  1. Aravallis

  2. Vindhyas

  3. Eastern Ghats

  4. Western Ghats

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Western Ghats exhibit a stark contrast in vegetation between their two slopes. The western (windward) side receives heavy rain and supports tropical evergreen forests, while the eastern (leeward) side lies in a rain shadow and supports drier deciduous or scrub vegetation.