Question 1

Consider the following statements regarding the geological history and movement of the Indian plate: 1. Millions of years ago, the Indian plate was situated entirely to the north of the equator. 2. The Australian plate was part of the same larger tectonic plate as the Indian plate before it broke away and moved towards the southeastern direction. 3. The northward movement of the Indian plate has now ceased, leading to geological stability in the Himalayan region. How many of the above statements are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only one. Statement 1 is incorrect. The Indian plate was located south of the equator millions of years ago, not north. Statement 2 is correct. The Indian and Australian plates were part of a single, larger tectonic plate. This larger plate fragmented, and the Australian plate subsequently drifted towards the southeast. Statement 3 is incorrect. The northward movement of the Indian plate is an ongoing process, which is a primary reason for the continued tectonic activity and geological changes in the Himalayan region, not stability. Therefore, only one of the given statements is correct.

Question 2

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Deep, narrow gorges with steep rocky walls are characteristic features of the Himalayan river systems. Statement-II: The Himalayan rivers are in their youthful stage, flowing through a tectonically uplifted region, which results in dominant vertical erosion (downcutting) over lateral erosion. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Accepted Answer

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I.. Statement-I is a correct observation of Himalayan geomorphology. These rivers are known for creating deep gorges like the Indus and Brahmaputra gorges. Statement-II provides the precise causal mechanism for the formation of these features. The tectonic uplift of the Himalayas gives the rivers a steep gradient and high velocity (youthful stage). This energy is channeled into vertical erosion, cutting down through the rock faster than the valley sides can be weathered away (lateral erosion), thus forming deep, narrow gorges. Therefore, Statement-II is the correct scientific explanation for the phenomenon described in Statement-I.

Question 3

Consider the following statements regarding the Peninsular Block of India:
1. The northern boundary of the block runs from Kachchh, along the eastern flank of the Aravali Range, and then parallel to the Yamuna and Ganga rivers.
2. The Karbi Anglong and Meghalaya Plateau are considered extensions of this block, separated from the Chotanagpur plateau by the Malda fault.
3. The Peninsular Block has remained a rigid and stable landmass since the Cambrian period, with no part of it being submerged or altered by tectonic activity.
How many of the above statements are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only one. Statement 1 is incorrect. The text specifies the boundary runs along the 'western flank' of the Aravali Range, not the eastern flank. This is a classic directional trap. Statement 2 is correct. The text explicitly states that 'the Karbi Anglong and the Meghalaya Plateau in the northeast... are also extensions of this block' and that 'The northeastern parts are separated by the Malda fault in West Bengal from the Chotanagpur plateau.' Statement 3 is incorrect. While the Peninsula has been standing like a rigid block, the text provides clear exceptions: 'with the exception of some of its western coast which is submerged beneath the sea and some other parts changed due to tectonic activity'. Therefore, only one statement is correct.

Question 4

Consider the following two statements:
Statement-I: The Himalayan mountains are characterized by tectonic features like faults, folds, and thrust plains.
Statement-II: Unlike the rigid and stable Peninsular Block, the Himalayas are geologically young, weak, and flexible in their structure.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above two statements?

Accepted Answer

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation of Statement-I.. Both statements are factually correct based on the provided text. Statement-I accurately describes the features of the Himalayas. Statement-II correctly contrasts the geological nature of the Himalayas with the Peninsular Block. The text establishes a direct causal link by stating that the Himalayas are 'young, weak, and flexible... Consequently, they are still subjected to the interplay of exogenic and endogenic forces, resulting in the development of faults, folds, and thrust plains.' Therefore, Statement-II provides the correct geological explanation for the phenomena described in Statement-I.

Question 5

Consider the following geological features:
1. Rift valley of the Narmada
2. Satpura block mountains
3. Aravali hills
4. Malda fault
How many of the above are explicitly mentioned in the text as examples of vertical movements and block faulting within the Peninsular Block?

Accepted Answer

Only two. The question asks for features explicitly listed as examples of vertical movements and block faulting. The text states, 'The rift valleys of the Narmada, the Tapi and the Mahanadi and the Satpura block mountains are some examples of it.'
1. Rift valley of the Narmada: Correct. It is explicitly listed as an example.
2. Satpura block mountains: Correct. It is explicitly listed as an example.
3. Aravali hills: Incorrect. The text mentions the Aravali hills in a different context, as 'relict and residual mountains,' not as an example of the specified block faulting.
4. Malda fault: Incorrect. The Malda fault is mentioned as the feature that separates the northeastern extensions (Meghalaya Plateau) from the Chotanagpur plateau. It is not included in the specific list of examples for vertical movements and block faulting affecting the Peninsula. Therefore, only two of the features are correct.

Question 6

Consider the following statements regarding the orientation of the Himalayan ranges in different parts of India: 1. In the Darjiling and Sikkim regions, the Himalayas lie in an east-west direction. 2. In Arunachal Pradesh, the orientation is from the northwest to the southeast. 3. In Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram, the ranges are oriented in the north-south direction. How many of the above statements are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only two. Statement 1 is correct. The Himalayan ranges in the Darjiling and Sikkim regions are oriented in an east-west direction. Statement 2 is incorrect. The orientation of the ranges in Arunachal Pradesh is from southwest to the northwest, not northwest to southeast as mentioned in the statement. Statement 3 is correct. The ranges in Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram follow a north-south orientation. Therefore, only two of the given statements are correct.

Question 7

Consider the following statements regarding the physiographic divisions of the Northern Plains: 1. The Bhabar is a narrow belt, 8-10 km wide, where streams often disappear due to the deposition of heavy rocks and boulders. 2. South of the Bhabar lies the Tarai belt, which is characterized by old alluvial deposits and is known as Bhangar. 3. The Khadar plains, consisting of new alluvial deposits, feature mature fluvial landforms like meanders and ox-bow lakes. How many of the above statements are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only two. Statement 1 is correct. The Bhabar is an 8-10 km wide belt parallel to the Shiwalik foothills where rivers deposit heavy materials and often disappear underground. Statement 2 is incorrect. The Tarai belt, located south of the Bhabar, is a marshy and swampy region where streams re-emerge. It is the belt south of the Tarai that consists of old alluvial deposits known as Bhangar. The statement incorrectly conflates the characteristics of the Tarai and Bhangar. Statement 3 is correct. The alluvial plains, which include the Khadar (new alluvium), are characterized by mature fluvial erosional and depositional features such as sand bars, meanders, and ox-bow lakes.

Question 8

Consider the following statements: Statement I: The Himalayas are characterized by sharp, conical, snow-covered peaks and deep valleys with jagged relief. Statement II: The Himalayas are geologically young, weak, and flexible mountains that are still subject to uplift and significant glacial erosion. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Accepted Answer

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I.. Statement I is a correct description of the Himalayan topography, as supported by the visual evidence analysis of young fold mountains. Statement II correctly identifies the geological nature of the Himalayas as young, weak, flexible, and subject to both internal (uplift) and external (glacial erosion) forces. Statement II provides the precise geological and geomorphological reasons for the features described in Statement I. The youth, continued uplift, and intense erosion are the causal factors for the sharp, jagged relief, distinguishing them from older, more rounded landforms. Therefore, both statements are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I.

Question 9

With reference to the subdivisions of the Northern Plains, consider the following statements: 1. The Bhabar is a narrow belt where streams and rivers from the mountains re-emerge, creating marshy and swampy conditions. 2. The Tarai belt, located south of the Bhabar, has a luxurious growth of natural vegetation and houses varied wildlife. 3. The Bhangar consists of new alluvial deposits and is highly fertile, while the Khadar consists of old alluvial deposits found away from the river channels. How many of the above statements are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only one. Statement 1 is incorrect. It describes the Tarai belt, not the Bhabar. In the Bhabar belt, streams and rivers deposit heavy materials and often disappear. The re-emergence of streams occurs in the Tarai. Statement 2 is correct. The text explicitly states that the Tarai belt is south of the Bhabar, has a width of 10-20 km, and is known for its marshy conditions, luxurious vegetation, and wildlife. Statement 3 is incorrect. There is a swap of terminology. The Bhangar consists of old alluvial deposits, while the Khadar consists of new alluvial deposits. Therefore, only one statement (Statement 2) is correct.

Question 10

Consider the following statements regarding the Peninsular Plateau and its associated features: 1. The general elevation of the plateau is from the west to the east, a fact substantiated by the flow pattern of major rivers originating from it. 2. The states of Haryana and Delhi, which form a water divide between the Indus and Ganga river systems, are located on the northeastern fringe of the plateau. 3. An extension of the main Peninsular block is observed in the northeast, manifesting as the Shillong and Karbi-Anglong plateau. How many of the above statements are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only two. Statement 1 is correct. The general slope of the Peninsular Plateau is from west to east. This is confirmed by the flow of major peninsular rivers such as the Godavari, Krishna, and Cauvery, which originate in the Western Ghats and drain into the Bay of Bengal. Statement 2 is incorrect. The water divide formed by Haryana and Delhi is located on the northwestern boundary of the plateau, marked by the Delhi Ridge (an extension of the Aravallis). The statement incorrectly places it on the northeastern fringe. Statement 3 is correct. The Shillong and Karbi-Anglong plateaus in the northeast are geographically an extension of the main Peninsular Plateau, separated from it by the Malda fault gap. Therefore, only two statements are correct.

Question 11

Consider the following rows regarding the Peninsular Plateau. Row 1: Northwestern Boundary : Rajmahal Hills. Row 2: Southern Boundary : Cardamom Hills. Row 3: Western Boundary : Gir Range. Row 4: Prominent Feature in the NW : Ravines of Chambal. In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?

Accepted Answer

Only three rows. Row 1 is incorrectly matched. The northwestern boundary of the Peninsular Plateau is the Delhi Ridge (an extension of the Aravallis), not the Rajmahal Hills, which are located in the east. Row 2 is correctly matched. The Cardamom Hills constitute the southern extent of the Peninsular Plateau. Row 3 is correctly matched. The Gir Range forms the western boundary of the plateau. Row 4 is correctly matched. The ravines of Chambal, Bhind, and Morena are cited as well-known examples of the complex relief found in the northwestern part of the plateau. Thus, three rows (2, 3, and 4) are correctly matched.

Question 12

Consider the following characteristics: 1. A complex relief of ravines, exemplified by those in Chambal, Bhind, and Morena. 2. An emphatic presence of black soil in the western and northwestern parts. 3. Recurrent seismic activities specifically associated with the Bhima fault. 4. Fertile alluvial soil cover supporting a variety of crops like wheat, rice, sugarcane and jute. How many of the above are correctly identified as features of the Peninsular Plateau region based on the provided text?

Accepted Answer

Only three. Statement 1 is correct. The text explicitly mentions 'The northwestern part of the plateau has a complex relief of ravines and gorges. The ravines of Chambal, Bhind and Morena are some of the well-known examples.' Statement 2 is correct. The text states, 'The western and northwestern part of the plateau has an emphatic presence of black soil.' Statement 3 is correct. The text notes that the plateau has undergone faulting and fractures, and highlights, '(The Bhima fault needs special mention, because of its recurrent seismic activities).' Statement 4 is incorrect. The text describes fertile alluvial soils and crops like jute in the context of the 'river valley plains' of the Ganga system, which are a separate physiographic division from the Peninsular Plateau. This is a feature swap between two distinct regions. Therefore, only three statements are correct.

Question 13

Consider the following statements regarding the Ghats of the Peninsular Plateau:
1. The Western Ghats are comparatively higher in elevation than the Eastern Ghats, with their height generally increasing from south to north.
2. The Eastern Ghats are discontinuous and have been highly eroded by major east-flowing rivers like the Mahanadi and the Godavari.
3. The Eastern and Western Ghats meet each other at the Anaimalai hills, which host the highest peak of the Peninsular plateau.
How many of the above statements are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only one. Statement 1 is incorrect. The text states that the height of the Western Ghats increases from north to south, not south to north. This is a directional swap trap. Statement 2 is correct. The text explicitly mentions that the Eastern Ghats are discontinuous, low hills, and are highly eroded by rivers such as the Mahanadi and the Godavari. Statement 3 is incorrect. The Eastern and Western Ghats meet at the Nilgiri hills. While Anaimudi, the highest peak, is on the Anaimalai hills, the junction of the two Ghats is the Nilgiris. This is a spatial location swap. Therefore, only one statement (Statement 2) is correct.

Question 14

Consider the following statements regarding the Peninsular Plateau of India:
1. The average elevation of the Western Ghats is approximately 1,500 m, and their height generally decreases from north to south.
2. The Meghalaya plateau, an extension of the Peninsular plateau, is rich in mineral resources such as coal, iron ore, and limestone.
3. The Banas is the only significant tributary of the river Yamuna that originates from the Aravalli range.
How many of the above statements are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only one. Statement 1 is incorrect. While the average elevation is around 1,500 m, the height of the Western Ghats increases from north to south. Statement 2 is correct. The Meghalaya plateau is geologically an extension of the main Peninsular plateau and, similar to the Chotanagpur plateau, it is rich in mineral resources including coal, iron ore, sillimanite, and limestone. Statement 3 is incorrect. The Banas river originates from the Aravalli range but it is a tributary of the Chambal river, not the Yamuna. Most of the Yamuna's peninsular tributaries originate in the Vindhyan and Kaimur ranges. Therefore, only one statement is correct.

Question 15

Consider the following rows:
Row 1: Central Highlands - General slope is towards the south and southwestern directions.
Row 2: Western Ghats - Characterized as discontinuous and low hills highly eroded by rivers.
Row 3: Northeastern Plateau - Separated from the main Peninsular block by a fault between the Rajmahal hills and the Meghalaya plateau.
In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?

Accepted Answer

Only one row. Row 1 is incorrectly matched. The general elevation of the Central Highlands slopes towards the north and northeastern directions. Row 2 is incorrectly matched. The Western Ghats are comparatively higher in elevation and more continuous. The description of being discontinuous, low, and highly eroded applies to the Eastern Ghats. Row 3 is correctly matched. The Northeastern Plateau is an extension of the main Peninsular plateau, and it is believed that a huge fault created between the Rajmahal hills and the Meghalaya plateau detached it from the main block. Therefore, only one row is correctly matched.

Question 16

Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: The Meghalaya and Karbi Anglong plateau are geographically detached from the main Peninsular Block.
Statement-II: A huge fault was created between the Rajmahal hills and the Meghalaya plateau due to the force exerted by the northeastward movement of the Indian plate at the time of the Himalayan origin.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Accepted Answer

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I.. Statement-I is correct. The Meghalaya and Karbi Anglong plateau stand as a detached block from the main Peninsular plateau. Statement-II is also correct. The geological reason for this detachment is the formation of a massive fault (the Malda fault) between the Rajmahal hills and the Meghalaya plateau, which was caused by the stress induced by the northeastward movement of the Indian plate. Since the fault described in Statement-II is the direct cause for the detachment described in Statement-I, Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I.

Question 17

Consider the following rows regarding the divisions of the Peninsular Plateau:
Row 1: Central Highlands - General elevation ranges between 700-1,000 m and its general slope is towards the south and southwestern directions.
Row 2: Anaimudi Peak - Located on the Nilgiri hills and is the highest peak of the Peninsular plateau.
Row 3: Banas River - The only significant tributary of the river Chambal that originates from the Aravalli in the west.
In how many of the above rows is the information correctly matched?

Accepted Answer

Only one. Row 1 is incorrect. While the elevation range is correct, the text states that the Central Highlands slope 'towards the north and northeastern directions', not south and southwestern. This is a directional swap. Row 2 is incorrect. Anaimudi is the highest peak of the Peninsular plateau, but it is located on the Anaimalai hills, not the Nilgiri hills. Dodabetta is the highest peak on the Nilgiri hills. This is a location swap. Row 3 is correct. The text explicitly states, 'Banas is the only significant tributary of the river Chambal that originates from the Aravalli in the west.' Therefore, only one row (Row 3) is correctly matched.

Question 18

Consider the following statements: Statement I: The surface features of the Great Indian Desert, such as barchans and mushroom rocks, are primarily shaped by physical weathering and wind action. Statement II: The underlying rock structure of the desert is an extension of the Peninsular plateau. Statement III: The region's extreme aridity, with rainfall below 150 mm per year and high evaporation, minimizes fluvial action and maximizes the impact of aeolian processes. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Accepted Answer

Statements I and III are correct, and Statement III is the correct explanation for Statement I.. Statement I is correct as the text explicitly mentions that its surface features have been carved by physical weathering and wind actions, listing mushroom rocks and barchans. Statement II is also correct, as the text states 'Though the underlying rock structure of the desert is an extension of the Peninsular plateau...'. Statement III is also correct, summarizing the climatic conditions mentioned: 'low rainfall below 150 mm per year', 'arid climate', and 'high evaporation'. The core of the question is the causal link. Statement III (extreme aridity) directly explains why wind action is the dominant geomorphic agent shaping the surface (Statement I), despite the hard rock base mentioned in Statement II. The peninsular base (Statement II) does not explain the surface features; rather, it is the climate (Statement III) that dictates the processes acting upon that base. Therefore, Statement III is the correct explanation for Statement I.

Question 19

Consider the following rows regarding geological and geographical features of the Great Indian Desert: Row 1: Aakal - Site of Mesozoic era marine deposits. Row 2: Brahmsar - Location of a wood fossils park with specimens aged ~180 million years. Row 3: Southern Desert - Characterized by a slope towards Sindh and ephemeral streams forming inland drainage. In how many of the above rows is the information correctly matched?

Accepted Answer

None of the rows. A detailed analysis of each row reveals the following: Row 1 is incorrectly matched. The text identifies Aakal as the site of the 'wood fossils park', not marine deposits. Row 2 is incorrectly matched. The text states that 'marine deposits around Brahmsar' corroborate the theory of the region being under the sea. The wood fossils park is at Aakal. The features in Row 1 and Row 2 have been swapped. Row 3 is incorrectly matched. While the southern part does have ephemeral streams and inland drainage, the text specifies that the southern part slopes 'towards the Rann of Kachchh'. It is the northern part that slopes 'towards Sindh'. Therefore, none of the rows are correctly matched.

Question 20

Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The Western Coastal Plain of India is characterized by the presence of several important natural ports and harbours.
Statement II: Being a submerged coastal plain, the western coast is a narrow belt providing deep waters close to the shore, which is ideal for port development.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Accepted Answer

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I.. Statement I is correct. The Western Coastal Plain is home to numerous significant natural ports, including Kandla, Mazagaon, Marmagao, Mangalore, and Cochin. Statement II is also correct. The geomorphological character of the western coast is that of a submerged plain. This process of submergence has resulted in a narrow coastal belt, which provides the natural deep-water conditions necessary for the development of ports and harbours. Because the submergence described in Statement II is the direct cause for the existence of the natural ports mentioned in Statement I, Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I.

Question 21

Consider the following statements regarding the coastal plains of India:
1. The Western Coastal Plain is narrow in the middle and progressively broadens towards both the north and the south.
2. The Eastern Coastal Plain is an example of an emergent coast, characterized by well-developed deltas formed by rivers like Mahanadi and Kaveri.
3. The Malabar coast features 'Kayals' (backwaters) which are significant for inland navigation, fishing, and tourism.
How many of the above statements are correct?

Accepted Answer

All three. Statement 1 is correct. The text specifies that the western coastal plains are narrow in the middle and get broader towards the north and south. Statement 2 is correct. The eastern coastal plain is described as an emergent coast with well-developed deltas from eastward-flowing rivers, including the Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri. Statement 3 is correct. The Malabar coast's distinguishing features are the 'Kayals' (backwaters), which are explicitly mentioned as being used for fishing, inland navigation, and tourism. Since all three statements are factually correct based on the provided information, the correct option is 'All three'.

Question 22

Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The Eastern Coastal Plain has a limited number of well-developed ports and harbours compared to the western coast.
Statement II: The Eastern Coastal Plain is an emergent coastline, and its continental shelf extends up to 500 km into the sea.
Statement III: The rivers flowing through the Western Coastal Plain form extensive deltas, which are ideal for port development.
Which of the following statements are correct?

Accepted Answer

I and II only. Statement I is correct. The text explicitly contrasts the two coasts, noting that the emergent nature of the eastern coast means it has fewer ports and harbours. Statement II is correct. The text provides two reasons for the lack of ports on the east coast: it is an emergent coast, and its continental shelf extends up to 500 km into the sea, making it difficult to develop good ports. Statement III is incorrect. This statement contains a factual error and a causality reversal. The text clearly states that the rivers flowing through the Western Coastal Plain do *not* form any delta. Furthermore, extensive deltas create shallow, sediment-filled waters which are generally unsuitable for deep-water port development, not ideal for it.

Question 23

Consider the following statements regarding the physical features of India:
1. The Luni river, originating in the Aravalli Range, represents a system of inland drainage as it disappears into the Rann of Kachchh.
2. The Brahmaputra river, known as Tsangpo in Tibet, enters India by making a sharp syntaxial bend around the Namcha Barwa peak.
3. The Narmada and Tapi rivers are prominent examples of east-flowing rivers that have carved out rift valleys between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges.
How many of the above statements are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only two. Statement 1 is correct. The Luni river originates from the Aravalli Range and flows into the Rann of Kachchh, not reaching the sea, which defines it as a system of inland drainage. Statement 2 is correct. The Brahmaputra river, called Tsangpo in Tibet, makes a sharp U-turn or syntaxial bend around the Namcha Barwa peak before entering Arunachal Pradesh. Statement 3 is incorrect. It contains a directional error (Spatial Swap). The Narmada and Tapi are major west-flowing rivers that drain into the Arabian Sea; they are not east-flowing. They do, however, flow through rift valleys. Therefore, only two statements are correct.

Question 24

Consider the following rows matching a mountain peak with its associated mountain range and elevation:
Row 1: Anai Mudi - Anaimalai Hills - 2695 m
Row 2: Kalsubai - Western Ghats - 1646 m
Row 3: Mahendragiri - Eastern Ghats - 1501 m
In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?

Accepted Answer

All three rows. Row 1 is correctly matched. Anai Mudi, with an elevation of 2695 m, is the highest peak in the Anaimalai Hills and of the entire Peninsular Plateau. Row 2 is correctly matched. Kalsubai, at 1646 m, is a prominent peak located in the Western Ghats in Maharashtra. Row 3 is correctly matched. Mahendragiri, with an elevation of 1501 m, is a significant peak in the Eastern Ghats, located in Odisha. As all three rows present accurate information, the correct answer is 'All three rows'.

Question 25

Consider the following rows matching a geographical feature with its description:
Row 1: Aravalli Range - Flanks the Great Indian Desert to the east and the Malwa Plateau to the west.
Row 2: Ghats Confluence - The Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats meet in the Anai Malai Hills.
Row 3: Meghalaya Plateau Hills - Separated from the Rajmahal Hills by the Malda Gap.
Row 4: Mahendragiri Peak - A prominent peak in the Western Ghats with an elevation of 1501 m.
In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?

Accepted Answer

Only two. Row 1 is correct. The 'adjacency' data confirms that the Aravalli Range flanks the Great Indian Desert to its east and the Malwa Plateau to its west. Row 2 is incorrect. This is a 'Spatial Swap' trap. The text states that the Western and Eastern Ghats meet in the region of the Nilgiri Hills, which are located north of the Anai Malai Hills. Row 3 is correct. The text explicitly mentions the Malda Gap separating the Rajmahal Hills (part of the Peninsular Plateau) from the Garo-Khasi-Jaintia Hills (Meghalaya Plateau). Row 4 is incorrect. The quantitative data states that Mahendragiri (1501 m) is a peak in the Eastern Ghats, not the Western Ghats. Therefore, only two rows (1 and 3) are correctly matched.

Question 26

Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The Eastern Ghats are a discontinuous series of eroded hills, in contrast to the continuous nature of the Western Ghats.
Statement II: The discontinuity of the Eastern Ghats is a direct consequence of large-scale erosion by major west-flowing peninsular rivers like the Narmada and Tapi.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Accepted Answer

Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect.. Statement I is correct. The provided text explicitly states that 'the Eastern Ghats are discontinuous, eroded by east-flowing rivers' and contrasts this with the 'continuous range' of the Western Ghats. Statement II is incorrect. It employs a combined 'Causality Reversal' and 'Spatial Swap' trap. While erosion is the correct cause for the discontinuity, the agents of erosion are incorrectly identified. The Eastern Ghats are eroded by east-flowing rivers like the Godavari and Krishna, which flow into the Bay of Bengal. The Narmada and Tapi are west-flowing rivers and are geographically located far from the Eastern Ghats, thus they cannot be the cause of its erosion. Therefore, Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.

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