Explanation:

Neither 1 nor 2

The Western Ghats traverse the states of Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, and Gujarat tamil nadu , but they extend further north to the state of Gujarat. So, the first statement is incorrect.

The Western Ghats are not older than the Himalayan Mountains. The Western Ghats were formed around 150 to 60 million years ago, while the Himalayas are relatively younger, with their formation starting around 50 million years ago and continuing into the present. So, the second statement is also incorrect.