Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Geography

Consider the following statements:

  1. The Western Ghats are generally higher and more continuous than the Eastern Ghats.
  2. Most Peninsular rivers originate in the Western Ghats.
  3. The Eastern Ghats remain largely undissected by rivers flowing towards the Bay of Bengal.
  4. Anaimudi is situated in the Nilgiri Hills, while Dodabetta is situated in the Anaimalai Hills.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 2 only
  4. 1, 2 and 4
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