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The southern Deccan area is in a rain shadow and receives only


A) 50 to 1000 mm of rainfall a year

B) 100 to 200 mm of rainfall a year

C) 200 to 400 mm of rainfall a year

D) 50 to 400 mm of rainfall a year

Correct Answer:
A) 50 to 1000 mm of rainfall a year


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