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Which one of the following mountains has two dissimilar types of vegetation on its two slopes?
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Correct answer: Western Ghats
Explanation: ā Correct Answer: D. Western Ghats š Explanation: The Western Ghats have very different types of vegetation on their two slopes due to the rainfall pattern. The western windward slopes receive heavy rain and have lush evergreen forests, while the eastern leeward side is a rain shadow area. The eastern slopes are covered with dry deciduous forests and grasslands. This contrast is a direct result of the mountain range acting as a barrier to the monsoon winds.