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Continuous chain of mountains that rise abruptly more or less parallel to the coastline of India is

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SSC CGL 2016 (Tier 1) Previous Year Question Paper (11-Sep-2016) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is

Western ghats

The correct answer is "Western ghats". These mountains form a continuous chain along the western coastline of India and are known for their biodiversity.

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