In India parts of the peninsular plateau and rain-shadow zone in Maharashtra has …………………. type of climate. 

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In India parts of the peninsular plateau and rain-shadow zone in Maharashtra has . type of ... ) Arid (c) Tropical Savannah (d) Mountain

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