Western Ghats - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Consider the following statements

1. Anamudi highest peak of western ghat
2. It is in Tamilnadu

Which of the above statements is/are correct?


a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Only 1

Explanation:
Anamudi is in Kerla.


2)   Consider the following statements

1. River deltas in eastern ghats cause discontinuous hills
2. Nilgiri hills connect Western and Eastern Ghats

Which of the above statements is/are correct?


a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Both

Explanation:
Coastal plains between Western Ghats and the Arabian sea are very narrow. So coastal rivers are short hence do not form delta on western coast.