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With reference to Western Ghats, consider the following statements: 1. The Western Ghats are comparatively higher in elevation and more continuous than the Eastern Ghats. 2. Their average elevation is about 1500 metres with the height increasing from south to north. 3. They stretch from River Tapi upto Kanyakumarai. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Western Ghats, consider the following statements: 1. The Western Ghats are comparatively higher in elevation and more continuous than the Eastern Ghats. 2. Their average elevation is about 1500 metres with the height increasing from south to north. 3. They stretch from River Tapi upto Kanyakumarai. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Correct Answer 1 and 3

The correct answer is 1 and 3.

Key Points

  • Statement 1 and 3 are correct.
  • Western Ghats are comparatively higher in elevation and more continuous than the Eastern Ghats.
  • Their average elevation is about 1,500 m with the height increasing from north to south. Hence, Statement 2 is NOT correct.
  • They stretch from River Tapi upto Kanyakumarai.

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