The clues river-cut discontinuous range and eastern coast identify which mountain group?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Eastern Ghats
The governing concept is the contrast between the continuous Western Ghats and the discontinuous Eastern Ghats. The Eastern Ghats run along or near the eastern side of peninsular India and are broken into separate sections because major rivers such as the Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna and Cauvery cross them. Hence option A fits both clues: an eastern-coast range and a river-cut, discontinuous structure. The Western Ghats are comparatively continuous and form a stronger western escarpment. Karakoram is a high mountain system in the far north, while Himadri is the highest and most northerly Himalayan division. The answer is therefore established by landform position and continuity, not by altitude.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Eastern Ghats
Why is this the correct answer?
The governing concept is the contrast between the continuous Western Ghats and the discontinuous Eastern Ghats. The Eastern Ghats run along or near the eastern side of peninsular India and are broken into separate sections because major rivers such as the Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna and Cauvery cross them. Hence option A fits both clues: an eastern-coast range and a river-cut, discontinuous structure. The Western Ghats are comparatively continuous and form a stronger western escarpment. Karakoram is a high mountain system in the far north, while Himadri is the highest and most northerly Himalayan division. The answer is therefore established by landform position and continuity, not by altitude.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 General Knowledge question. Chapter: Indian Geography. Topic: Mountains and Plateaus of India.
