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Consider the following statements about the Western Ghats ? 1. The highest peak in the Western Ghats is Anaimudi. 2. It causes the orographic rainfall. 3. Rivers such as the Tungabhadra, the Krishna, the Godavari have their origin point in the western ghats. 4. Mahendragiri peak is located in the Western Ghats.  Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements about the Western Ghats ? 1. The highest peak in the Western Ghats is Anaimudi. 2. It causes the orographic rainfall. 3. Rivers such as the Tungabhadra, the Krishna, the Godavari have their origin point in the western ghats. 4. Mahendragiri peak is located in the Western Ghats.  Which of the above statements are correct? Correct Answer 1, 2 and 3 only

The correct answer is 1, 2 and 3 only.

Important Points

  • The Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats mark the western and the eastern edges of the Deccan Plateau respectively.
    • Western Ghats lie parallel to the western coast.
    • They are continuous and can be crossed through passes only. 
  • The Western Ghats are higher than the Eastern Ghats.
    • Their average elevation is 900– 1600 metres as against 600 metres of the Eastern Ghats.
    • The Western Ghats cause orographic rain by facing the rain bearing moist winds to rise along the western slopes of the Ghats.
  • The Western Ghats are known by different local names such as Sahyadri in Maharashtra, Nilgiri hills in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and Anaimalai hills and Cardamom hills in Kerala.
  • The height of the Western Ghats progressively increases from north to south.
    • The highest peaks include the Anai Mudi (2,695 metres) and the Doda Betta (2,637 metres).
    • Kalasubai (1,646 m) near Igatpuri, Salher (1,567 m) about 90 km north of Nashik, Mahabaleshwar (1,438 m) and Harishchandragarh (1,424 m) the Vavul Mala (2,339 m), the Kudremukh (1,892 m) and Pashpagiri (1,714 m) are other important peaks.
  • Most of the Peninsular rivers have their origin in the Western Ghats. Example: Tungabhdra, Krishna, Godavari
  • The Eastern and the Western Ghats meet each other at the Nilgiri hills.

Mistake Points

  • Mahendragiri (1,501 metres) is the highest peak in the Eastern Ghats.

Additional Information

  • Thal ghat and Bhor ghat are important passes in Western Ghats which provide passage by road and rail between the Konkan Plains in the west and the Deccan Plateau in the east.

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