Consider the below statements with regard to Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats 1 The mean height of th...........

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Consider the below statements with regard to Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats:

1. The mean height of the Western Ghats is more than that of Eastern Ghats.

2. The Eastern Ghats do not form a continuous chain like the Western Ghats.

3. The Eastern Ghats average width is less than that of Western Ghats.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1&2 only

2&3 only

1,2&3 only

None

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Explanation:

Statement (3) is incorrect as the Western Ghat’s average width is 50 to 80 km. But Eastern Ghats width varying from 100 to 200 km.
Western Ghats is continuous and can be crossed through passes only. But Eastern Ghats has been divided into several parts by large rivers.
Western Ghats average elevation is 900 to 1,100 meters above sea-level. But the average elevation of Eastern Ghats is about 600 metres above sea level.