Distinguish between Eastern Ghats and Western Ghats of India.

1.	Distinguish between Eastern Ghats and Western Ghats of India.
Answer» Western Ghats: 1. The western edge of the southern plateau is known as Western Ghats. 2. It is known as Sahayadri in North and Nilgiri in south. 3. They have steep slope towards Arabian Sea while in East gentle slope. 4. They have regular extension from Sahayadri ranges which are 1000 meter in Average height from Tapti valley to Kumari Antarip. 5. Bhor Ghat, Thai Ghat and Pal Ghat are important passes of this range. 6. Annai Muddi is the highest peak of this range. Eastern Ghats: 1. It is less higher than Western Ghat, irregular and situated far away from the East coast. 2. They are situated parallel to eastern coast in 800 km length. 3. They are spread from North of Mahanadi valley to south in Nilgiris. 4. They have average height of 600 m. 5. The highest peaks of this region is of 1051 m. 6. It is dissected due to all east flowing rivers.

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Western Ghats:

1. The western edge of the southern plateau is known as Western Ghats.

2. It is known as Sahayadri in North and Nilgiri in south.

3. They have steep slope towards Arabian Sea while in East gentle slope.

4. They have regular extension from Sahayadri ranges which are 1000 meter in Average height from Tapti valley to Kumari Antarip.

5. Bhor Ghat, Thai Ghat and Pal Ghat are important passes of this range.

6. Annai Muddi is the highest peak of this range.

Eastern Ghats:

1. It is less higher than Western Ghat, irregular and situated far away from the East coast.

2. They are situated parallel to eastern coast in 800 km length.

3. They are spread from North of Mahanadi valley to south in Nilgiris.

4. They have average height of 600 m.

5. The highest peaks of this region is of 1051 m. 6. It is dissected due to all east flowing rivers.

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