Which physical feature of India prevents the cold winds from central Asia from entering the Indian subcontinents?

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1. The cold winds from Central Asia are northerly, coming towards the Indian subcontinent.

2. The Himalayas run east–west across northern India and have very high average elevations (many peaks with height $>6000\ \mathrm{m}$), forming a continuous high mountain barrier.

3. This high barrier blocks and deflects frigid continental winds, preventing them from penetrating southwards into the plains and peninsular India. In effect the Himalayas act as a shield against cold dry air from Central Asia.

4. The other options do not serve as barriers: the Indian plains are flat and do not block winds; the Indian desert does not form a continuous high barrier; coastal areas lie at low elevation and cannot stop inland winds.

Therefore the correct feature is the Himalayas.

FINAL_ANSWER: d

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