Consider the following statements about the Western and Eastern Ghats:

Question

Consider the following statements about the Western and Eastern Ghats:

I. The Western Ghats are continuous while the Eastern Ghats are dissected by rivers flowing into the Bay of Bengal.

II. Tropical deciduous forests dominate the Western Ghats while tropical evergreen forests dominate the Eastern Ghats.

III. The Western Ghats act as a Great Escarpment forming a water divide between the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal.

Which are correct?

1. A. I only
2. B. I and II only
3. C. I and III only (Correct answer)
4. D. I, II and III

Correct Answer

Option C — I and III only

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is I and III only.

Key Points

• I: Western Ghats continuous, Eastern Ghats dissected by rivers ✓.
• II: Western Ghats have tropical evergreen forests (not deciduous) — statement II is incorrect.
• III: Western Ghats act as water divide ✓. Correct: I and III.