Which of the following statements are correct about Eastern and Western Ghats 1 Anaimudi is the high...........

Geography and Environment (HCS) Physiography of India

Which of the following statements are correct about Eastern and Western Ghats?

1 Anaimudi is the highest peak in the Eastern ghats.

2 Western Ghats are comparatively lower in elevation and less continuous than Eastern Ghats.

3 Most of the Peninsular rivers have their origin in the Western ghats.

4 The Eastern and the Western ghats meet each other at the Nilgiri hills.

Select the correct answer using the code below:

only 1 and 2

only 3 and 4

only 1, 2 and 3

only 2, 3 and 4

- Statement 1: Anaimudi is the highest peak in the Western Ghats, not the Eastern Ghats. So, this statement is incorrect.

- Statement 2: Western Ghats are actually higher and more continuous compared to the Eastern Ghats. This makes the statement incorrect.

- Statement 3: Many major Peninsular rivers, such as the Godavari, Krishna, and Cauvery, originate in the Western Ghats. This statement is correct.

- Statement 4: The Eastern and Western Ghats meet at the Nilgiri hills in Tamil Nadu, making this statement correct.

Given these explanations, Option 2, which includes statements 3 and 4, is the correct choice.

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