The Western Ghats

Q. The gaps in the continuous Western Ghats are called .

1. fault lines
2. doabs
3. passes
4. ranges

Q. The average height of the hills in the 'X' is around 900-1600 m. The height of the peaks in this region gradually increases from North to South, where some of the highest peaks of the 'X' are found. The moisture laden monsoon winds, coming from the south-west direction, strike the 'X' and cause heavy rainfall to the western portion of this region. Select an option that best fits the description of 'X' provided above.

1. Eastern Coast
2. Northen Plains
3. Bay of Bengal
4. Western Ghats

Q. What is the Bhor Ghat?

1. A part of the Himalayan range
2. A mountain passage
3. A local river
4. A local dialect

Q. Where are the Western Ghats located?

1. Western side of the Deccan plateau
2. Western side of the Konkan coast
3. Western side of the Indo-Gangetic Plains
4. Western side of the Brahmaputra river valley system

Q. Which of the following is the highest peak in the Western Ghats?

1. Doddabetta peak
2. Chembra peak
3. Anamudi peak
4. Meesapulimala peak

Q. The Anamudi peak in Kerala is the highest peak in the Western Ghats.

1. True
2. False

Q. The Anamudi peak in Kerala is the highest peak in the Western Ghats.

1. True
2. False

Q. The gaps in the continuous Western Ghats are called .

1. fault lines
2. doabs
3. passes
4. ranges

Q. In its fundamental sense, what is a ghat?

1. Winding roads
2. Mountain pass
3. Mountain range
4. Coastline

Q. The Anamudi peak in Kerala is the highest peak in the Western Ghats.

1. True
2. False