A major landslide-prone region in India is

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A major landslide-prone region in India is:

A. Thar Desert

B. Deccan Plateau

C. Western Ghats

D. Himalayas

Answer: Option D

Himalayas are highly prone to landslides due to steep slopes, tectonic activity, and heavy rainfall.Frequent earthquakes further increase the risk.

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