Which landform keeps frigid, dry Arctic winds out of the Indian subcontinent?
AThe Western Ghats
BThe Himalayas
CThe Aravalli Range
DThe Vindhya Range
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. The Himalayas
The Himalayas block cold dry winds from the north, keeping South Asia warmer than similar latitudes elsewhere.
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