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NDA 2018 GAT · General Knowledge · Indian Geography · medium

The Western Ghats are higher than the Eastern Ghats on average. 2. The Western Ghats are continuous, whereas the Eastern Ghats are broken by rivers.

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Consider the statements:
1. The Western Ghats are higher than the Eastern Ghats on average.
2. The Western Ghats are continuous, whereas the Eastern Ghats are broken by rivers.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
  1. A. 1 only
  2. B. 2 only
  3. C. Both 1 and 2
  4. D. Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2

The Western Ghats average about 1,200 m and reach higher peaks like Anamudi, while the Eastern Ghats are lower. The Eastern Ghats are cut by the Godavari, Krishna and Mahanadi, but the Western Ghats are continuous except for the Palghat Gap. Both statements are correct.
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