Multiple choice

Compared with the Eastern and Western Ghats, the Deccan Plateau has

  1. denser forests.

  2. a drier climate.

  3. a longer coastline.

  4. steeper mountains.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Western Ghats block much of the moist monsoon winds from reaching the interior, creating a rain shadow effect that leaves the Deccan Plateau with a much drier climate than the coastal mountain ranges. The plateau receives significantly less rainfall and has sparser vegetation.

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