Description : Differentiate Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Western Ghats Eastern Ghats 1. They are higher. The highest peak in the Western Ghats is Anaimudi with a height of 2,695 m. They are lower. The highest peak in the Eastern Ghats is ... rivers of the Deccan Plateau rise in the Western Ghats. The rivers cut valleys through the Eastern Ghats.
Description : Mention any two differences between the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats. -Geography
Last Answer : Western Ghats 1. It runs parallel to the western coast in a north-south direction from Tapi river to Kanya Kumari. 2. It's average elevation is 900 to 1100 metres above sea level. Eastern ... 's average elevation is less than that of the western ghats and is about 600 meters above sea level.
Description : Name the natural vegetation found in the following regions: 1. The western slopes of the Western Ghats. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Tropical Evergreen Forests. 2. Tropical Evergreen Forests and Tropical Desert. 3. Tropical Desert.
Description : (i) Name the forests which grow on the wind ward slope of the Western Ghats. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Tropical evergreen rainforests grow on the wind ward slope of the western ghats. (ii) These forests grow in this region because the temperature here ranges between 24°C to 27°C and rainfall is above 200 cm.
Description : Mention three benefits that we derive from the Western Ghats. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) The Western Ghats are highlands which are forested – forests. (ii) They are the source of many rivers. (iii) They obstuct the South-West Monsoons and induce rain for India.
Description : Mention three differences between the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats. -Geography
Last Answer : Western Ghats Eastern Ghats Western ghats are higher. Eastern ghats are lower. Western ghats are continuous Eastern ghats disappear between the delta of Krishna and Kaveri. It has few passes like Pal ... and not in winter. This strip gets rainfall both in summer and winter, especially in winter.
Description : Give reasons as to why parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat and the lee ward side of western ghats are drought prone. -Geography 9th
Last Answer : Parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat and the leeward side of the Western Ghats are drought-prone because of the scanty rainfall received by these regions during the monsoon rains. The progressive decrease in the ... Arabian Sea branch. It is the windward side of the Ghats that receives the maximum rain.
Description : Which is the juction point of the Eastern Ghats and Western Ghats of India ? -Do You Know?
Last Answer : answer:
Description : Highest peak in the Western Ghats -Geography
Last Answer : Anaimudi 2695 meters
Description : Assertion: Western Ghats are included among the hot spots of biodiversity. Reason: Western Ghats have greater amphibian diversity than Eastern Ghats
Last Answer : Assertion: Western Ghats are included among the hot spots of biodiversity. Reason: Western Ghats have greater ... and Reason are false, then mark (4).
Description : Where are the eastern and western ghats located?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : Match the following: List-I List-II A. Deccan Traps 1. Late cenozoic B. Western Ghats 2. Pre-cambrian C. Aravalli 3. Cretaceous Eocene D. Namada-Tapi Alluvial deposits 4. Cambrian 5. Plestocene Codes: A B C D (a) 3 5 1 4 (b) 3 1 2 5 (c) 2 1 3 4 (d) 1 4 2 5
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : Which one of the following regions of India is now regarded as an 'ecological hot spot'? (a) Western Himalayas (b) Eastern Himalayas (c) Western Ghats (d) Eastern Ghats
Last Answer : Ans: (c)
Description : The driest part of India is (a) Rann of Kutch (b) Rajasthan (c) Leh (d) Hinterland of Western Ghats
Description : Which region gets first monsoon in summer? (a) Himalayas (b) Western Ghats (c) Eastern Ghats (d) Gangatic Plain
Description : Mumbai High refers to the (a) Greater Mumbai area (b) Highest place in Mumbai (c) Slopes of Western Ghats (d) Oil field below seabed off Mumbai island
Last Answer : Ans: (d)
Description : "Himadri" is the term by which the _____ are known. (a) Western Ghats (b) Siwalik Ranges (c) Middle Himalayas (d) Greater Himalayas
Description : A rain shadow zone is present in India (a) along western flanks of the Aravallis (b) along the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats (c) along the western slopes of the Eastern Ghats (d) along the northern flanks of the Vindhyas
Description : The mangrove forests are present in (a) the Eastern Ghats (b) the Sunderbans (c) the Western Ghats (d) the Aravallis
Description : There is heavy rainfall on the western coast of India but very little in the Deccan because (a) the Deccan plateau is situated in the rain shadow of the Western Ghats (b) the region is bypassed by the south-west monsoons (c) lack of high mountains in the Deccan (d) of some unknown reason
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
Description : Most rivers flowing west from the Western Ghats do not Corm deltas because of (a) lack of eroded material (b) the high gradient (c) lack of vegetation free area (d) low velocity
Description : The youngest rivers in India originate from (a) Eastern Ghats (b) Western Ghats (c) Himalayas (d) Deccan Plateau
Description : The Nilgiris are part of the (a) Eastern Ghats (b) Western Ghats (c) Vindhyachal (d) Tamil Nadu Hills
Description : The main difference between the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats is the matter of (a) continuity (b) proximity of coast (c) ending in Nilgiris (d) height
Description : Extensive subsistence agriculture is ; [Stenograpers' Exam 1990] (a) farming on the slopes of Western Ghats (b) farming in the thickly populated areas (c) farming in the thinly populated areas (d) farming in the forests of equatorial region
Description : The western coast of India receive very high rainfall in summer mainly due to [NDA 2011] (a) Tropical location (b) Nearness to sea (c) Western Ghats (d) Himalayas
Description : Consider the following statements: 1. Biodiversity hots pots are located only in tropical regions. 2. India has four biodiversity hots pots, i.e., Eastern Himalayas, Western Himalayas, Western Ghats and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Which ... (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Description : Consider the following pairs: Tree: Location of its natural habitat 1. Rosewood: Slopes of Western Ghats of Karnataka and Kerala 2. Spruce : Western Himalayas at elevations from 2100 m to 3600 'm 3. Walnut: Lower elevations on Eastern ... IAS 2009] (a) A only (b) A and B (c) Band C (d) A, B and C
Description : Which type of climate(s) prevail(s) in the long corridor (Leeward side) of the Western Ghats and the Nilgiri Hills? [IAS 2007] (a) Tropical wet and dry climate (b) Tropical wet and dry with winter rain (c) Tropical semi-arid steppe (d) Subtropical monsoon rainforest
Description : Which one of the following is a global biodiversity hotspot in India? [CDS 2001] (a) Western Ghats (b) Western Himalayas (c) Eastern Ghats (d) Northern Himalayas
Description : Match the following: Area Forest Type A. Himalayas 1. Tropical Evergreen B. Aravallis 2. Temperate Alpine C. Sunderbans 3. Dry Tropical Deciduous D. Western Ghats 4. Mangrove A B C D (a) 1 2 4 3 (b) 4 3 1 2 (c) 2 3 4 1 (d) 2 4 3 1
Description : Riparian forest is found: (a) along the banks of rivers and other wetland (b) the tarai region, on the foot hills of Himalayas (c) on the foot hills of Eastern slope of Western Ghats (d) on the foot hills of Eastern slope of Eastern Ghats
Description : Match the following: Regions Soil Types A. Malwa Plateau 1. Alluvial B. Dharwar Plateau 2. Lateritic C. Punjab Plains 3. Red D. Western Ghats 4. Regur A B C D (a) 4 3 1 2 (b) 4 2 1 3 (c) 3 1 4 2 (d) 2 3 4 1
Description : Most of the rivers flowing westward from the Western Ghats do not form deltas because: (a) of the high gradient (b) they are too slow (c) they are not perennial (d) there is no vegetation
Description : Which one of the following statements is not correct? [IAS 2005] (a) The Western Ghats are relatively higher in their northern region (b) The Anal Mudi is the highest peak in the Western Ghats (c) ... the south of Satpura (d) The Narmada and the Tapi river valleys are said to be old rift valleys
Description : Which one of the following is the junction point of the Eastern Ghats and Western Ghats? [IAS 2004] (a) Javadi Hills (b) Anaimalai Hills (c) Nilgiri Hills (d) Shevaroy Hills
Description : Which of the following is the main difference between the Western and Eastern Ghats ? (a) Height (b) Continuity (c) Proximity to the coast (d) Vegetation
Description : Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the age of formation-from the youngest to the oldest-of the given mountain ranges? (a) Himalayas, Vindhyas, Western Ghats, Deccan Traps ( ... ) Himalayas, Western Ghats, Vindhayas, Deccan Traps (d) Vindhyas, Himalayas, Deccan Traps, Western Ghats
Description : Consider the following regions of India: (1) Eastern Himalaya (2) Eastern Ghats (3) Western Ghats (4) Western Himalaya
Last Answer : Ans. ((d))
Description : The two richest Ecozones of India are – (1) The Himalayas and Vindhyas (2) The Himalayas and Eastern Ghats (3) The Himalayas and Western Ghats (4) The Himalayas and Aravallis
Last Answer : (3) The Himalayas and Western Ghats Explanation: The Himalayas and, the Western Ghats are known for rich biodiversity they support. Several species of ciidemic plant and animal are found in these zones. After Africa, Indian peninsula has the richest diversity of life forms on the face of the Earth.
Description : Why does the west coast of India receive more rainfall from southwest monsoon than the east coast? (1) Unlike the east coast this coast is straight (2) The Western Ghats obstruct the winds causing ... east coast is broader than the west coast (4) The Eastern Ghats extend parallel to wind direction
Last Answer : (2) The Western Ghats obstruct the winds causing rainfall Explanation: The western side of the Western Ghats rise majestically to over 2500 meters above mean sea level to capture the Arabian sea ... on the western side. Consequently, the eastern side is typically known as the rain shadow region.
Description : Mumbai High Oil Fields are located on the – (1) Continental Shelf of the Arabian Sea (2) West coastal plain (3) Western Ghats (4) Interior part of the Deccan
Last Answer : (1) Continental Shelf of the Arabian Sea Explanation: Mumbai High Oil Fields are located on the Continental Shelf of the Arabian Sea.
Description : Where in India can 'Mushroom' rock be found? (1) Eastern Ghats (2) Western Ghats (3) Thar Desert (4) Satpura Range
Last Answer : (3) Thar Desert Explanation: A mushroom rock, also called rock pedestal or a pedestal rock, is a naturally occurring rock whose shape, as its name implies, strikingly resembles a mushroom. Usually found in ... rate at its bottom to that at its top. Such rocks are found in Thar Desert of India.
Description : Where do the Western and Eastern Ghats meet? (1) Nilgiri hills (2) Cardamom hills (3) Palani hills (4) Annamalai hills
Last Answer : (1) Nilgiri hills Explanation: The Nilgiri I tills or the Blue mountains form the meeting point of the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats. These hills are part of the Western Ghats. They are separated ... (north) by the Noyar River and from the Anaimalai and Palni hills (south) by the Palghat Gap.
Description : Which of the following is called the "ecological hot spot of India"? (1) Western Ghats (2) Eastern Ghats (3) Western Himalayas (4) Eastern Himalayas
Last Answer : (1) Western Ghats Explanation: A biodiversity hotspot is a region with a significant reservoir of biodiversity that is under threat from humans. More like rolling hills than snow-covered mountains, the Western ... and animal species; many of which are only found here and nowhere else in the world.