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Distinguish between the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats


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  • 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.

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