Geography • Indian GeographyHard
Which of the following statements accurately characterizes the Western Ghats compared to the Eastern Ghats?
A. The Western Ghats are lower in elevation and discontinuous compared to the Eastern Ghats.
B. The Western Ghats form a continuous escarpment that acts as a major climatic divide, whereas the Eastern Ghats are discontinuous and eroded by major peninsular rivers.✓ Correct Answer
C. Both mountain ranges receive identical amounts of annual rainfall during both the southwest and northeast monsoons.
D. The Eastern Ghats culminate in Anamudi as the highest peak in peninsular India.
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Western Ghats (Sahyadri) form a high, unbroken, and steep escarpment running parallel to the western coast, intercepting moisture-laden southwest monsoon winds to cause heavy orographic precipitation. The Eastern Ghats are lower, older, and highly discontinuous due to erosion by major east-flowing rivers such as the Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri. Anamudi is located in the Western Ghats within Kerala and represents the highest peak in southern India. Rainfall is significantly heavier on the windward western slopes than across the rain-shadow regions of the Eastern Ghats.
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