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UPPSC 2020 GS-I World Geography
Question

Darling range is situated along which of the following coasts of Australia?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: South-Western Coast

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “South-Western Coast”.
The Darling Range is situated along the South-Western Coast of Australia. It forms a natural barrier between the coastal plains and the interior of Western Australia.

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