Question

Distinguish between the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats

Answer 1

• The Eastern edges of the Deccan plateau are marked by the Eastern Ghats.
• The Western edges of the Deccan plateau are marked by the Western Ghats.
• The Eastern Ghats run parallel to the Eastern coast of India.
• Parallel to the Western coast is the Western Ghats.
• Eastern ghats are lower in height when compared to Western Ghats.
• The Eastern Ghats are not continuous, they are dissected by rivers which flow into the Bay of Bengal, whereas the Western Ghats are continuous, and can be crossed through passes.
• The average elevation of Eastern Ghats is 600 metres, whereas the average elevation of Western Ghats is 900 metres to 1600 metres.
• The Eastern ghats stretch from the Nilgiris in the South to the Mahanadi valley.
• They are different local names given to the Western Ghats.
• As one moves from North to South, the heights of the western ghats keep increasing.
• In Eastern ghats, the highest peak is 1,501 metres high and is known as Mahendragiri.
• In the Western ghats, the highest peaks are 2,695 metres high and 2,637 metres high. These are the heights of Anai Mudi peak and Doda Betta peak respectively.
• Along the southeast of Eastern Ghats, one can find the Javadi hills and Shevroy hills.