MCQs on Difference between western ghats and eastern ghats

by Yogi P - December 25, 2024

MCQs on Difference between western ghats and eastern ghats

Question 1: Which states do the Western Ghats pass through?

A Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka
B Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu
C Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Goa
D Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Tamil Nadu

Answer: (B) Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu

Question 2: What is the key difference in elevation between the Western and Eastern Ghats?

A Western Ghats are higher and continuous; Eastern Ghats are lower and fragmented.
B Western Ghats are lower and fragmented; Eastern Ghats are higher and continuous.
C Both ranges have similar elevation and structure.
D Eastern Ghats are higher with steep slopes compared to Western Ghats.

Answer: (A) Western Ghats are higher and continuous; Eastern Ghats are lower and fragmented.

Question 3: Which peak is the tallest in the Western Ghats?

A Arma Konda
B Doddabetta
C Anamudi
D Jindhagada Peak

Answer: (C) Anamudi

Question 4: Why do the Western Ghats receive more rainfall than the Eastern Ghats?

A They are exposed to the south-west monsoon winds.
B They are closer to the Bay of Bengal.
C Their rivers are longer and more navigable.
D They have higher peaks which attract more rain.

Answer: (A) They are exposed to the south-west monsoon winds.

Question 5: Which of the following animals is NOT commonly found in the Western Ghats?

A Lion-tailed macaque
B Malabar civet
C Nilgiri tahr
D Indian bison

Answer: (D) Indian bison

Question 6: What type of rivers are primarily associated with the Eastern Ghats?

A Short and west-flowing
B Long and east-flowing
C Navigable and north-flowing
D Intermittent and south-flowing

Answer: (B) Long and east-flowing

Question 7: What kind of agriculture is prominent in the Western Ghats?

A Millets, pulses, and oilseeds
B Tea, coffee, spices, and rice
C Wheat and barley
D Cotton and sugarcane

Answer: (B) Tea, coffee, spices, and rice

Question 8: Which of these is a major cultural site in the Eastern Ghats?

A Sabarimala
B Tirupati
C Sringeri
D Munnar

Answer: (B) Tirupati

Question 9: Which characteristic of the Western Ghats earned them UNESCO World Heritage status?

A Higher elevation and continuous range
B Rich biodiversity and tropical rainforests
C Steep western slopes
D Major pilgrimage sites

Answer: (B) Rich biodiversity and tropical rainforests

Question 10: What type of forests are predominantly found in the Eastern Ghats?

A Tropical rainforests
B Dry deciduous and moist deciduous forests
C Evergreen forests
D Mangrove forests

Answer: (B) Dry deciduous and moist deciduous forests

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Which states do the Western Ghats pass through?

A Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka B Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu C Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Goa D Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Tamil Nadu