Question

The highest peak in the Eastern Ghats is (a) Anai Mudi (b) Kanchenjunga (c) Mahendragiri (d) Khasi

Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is option (c) – Mahendragiri

• 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.
• The Eastern edges of the Deccan plateau are marked by the Eastern Ghats.
• Eastern Ghats run parallel to the Eastern coast of India.
• The Eastern ghats stretch from the Nilgiris in the South to the Mahanadi valley.
• Along the southeast of Eastern Ghats one can find the Javadi hills and Shevroy hills.
• Eastern ghats are lower in height when compared to the Western Ghats.
• 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 are not continuous, they are dissected by rivers which flow into the Bay of Bengal, whereas the Western Ghats are continuous, which can be crossed through passes.