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Question : Which of the following statements is not correct?

Option 1: Mahendragiri is the highest peak in the Eastern Ghats.

Option 2: The height of the Western Ghats progressively decreases from north to south.

Option 3: The Western Ghats cause orographic rain.

Option 4: The Eastern Ghats stretch from the Mahanadi Valley to the Nilgiris in the south.


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Correct Answer: The height of the Western Ghats progressively decreases from north to south.


Solution : The correct option is The height of the Western Ghats progressively decreases from north to south.

The Western Ghats, a mountain range that runs parallel to the western coast of India, generally exhibit an increase in elevation from north to south.

The Western Ghats, also known as the Sahyadri Mountains, run parallel to the western coast of India. The Western Ghats are characterised by high plateaus, hills, and peaks, with some areas reaching significant elevations. The highest peaks are located in the northern section, with the Nilgiri Hills, Anaimalai Hills, and Cardamom Hills in the southern part being lower in elevation compared to the northern sections.

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