The Western Ghats

Q. In terms of geography, a ghat is a _____.

1. winding roads
2. mountain pass
3. mountain range
4. coastline

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

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. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Where are the Western Ghats located?

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

Q. In its fundamental sense, what is meant by Ghat in India?

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

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Which region lies to the north of the Narmada and extends to the Bundelkhand and Baghelkhand region in the east?

1. Chotanagpur Plateau
2. Central Highlands
3. Deccan Plateau
4. Koderma Plateau

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> What is unique about Mahendragiri?

1. Caves formed over a million years ago
2. Highest peak of the Eastern Ghats
3. Local dialect
4. Local river

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Which of the following is the highest peak in the Western Ghats?

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

Q. In its fundamental sense, what is meant by Ghat in India?

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

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