Question

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.

• A. Bay of Bengal
• B. Eastern Coast
• C. Northen Plains
• D. Western Ghats

Answer 1

The correct option is D Western Ghats

The western ghats are the continuous hill range running parallel to the western coast of India. The gaps between these ranges are used as passes to cross the range. The Tal Ghat, Pal Ghat, and Bhor Ghat are some of the well known passes in the Western ghats. The average height of the hills varies from 900-1600 m. Anamudi in Kerala is the highest peak with a height of 2695 m. Doddabetta Peak in Tamil Nadu has a height of 2637 m. As the winds cross the hills, they loose most of their moisture in the western part. Thus, the western part receives heavy rainfall as compared to the eastern part. This region receives orographic rainfall.