Question

Which of the following statements regarding the Eastern Ghats is correct?

1. They are higher than the Western Ghats.

2. They are continuous and uniform.

3. They are dissected by rivers flowing into the Bay of Bengal.

• A. 1 & 2
• B. 2 & 3
• C. Only 3
• D. All are correct

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Only 3

Eastern Ghats

• The Eastern Ghats are a discontinuous range of mountains along India's eastern coast. Unlike the Western Ghats, they have the following characteristics:

• They are not higher than the Western Ghats. In fact, the Eastern Ghats are generally lower in elevation compared to the Western Ghats. While the Western Ghats reach heights of over 2,600 meters, the Eastern Ghats typically range from 600 to 1,200 meters in elevation.

• They are not continuous and uniform. The Eastern Ghats form a fragmented series of hills and plateaus rather than a continuous mountain chain. They are broken up into distinct sections by river valleys.

• They are dissected by rivers flowing into the Bay of Bengal. This statement is correct. Major rivers like the Godavari, Krishna, Mahanadi, and Kaveri cut through the Eastern Ghats as they flow eastward from the Deccan Plateau to empty into the Bay of Bengal, creating valleys that break up the mountain range.