Matched Pairs and Explanations:

1 → e: The Thar Desert is an arid region with extreme temperature fluctuations.

2 → c: The Himalayan region has an alpine climate with cold temperatures year-round)

3 → a: The Western Ghats receive heavy monsoon rains, supporting tropical wet climates.

4 → b: The Deccan Plateau experiences a semi-arid climate with hot summers.

5 → d: The Western Coast has a tropical wet climate, ideal for rice farming due to heavy monsoon.