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Peninsular Rivers and Ghats

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Which mountain range is NOT part of the Eastern Ghats?

Western Ghats (correct)
Javadi Hills
Nallamalai
Palkondamalai

The Eastern Ghats stretch from the Mahanadi banks in Odisha to the Nilgiri ranges in Kerala.

False (B)

Name one impact of peninsular rivers on human life in Peninsular India.

Cultural development or agricultural benefits.

The Eastern Ghats are approximately _____ km long.

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Match the following river characteristics with their corresponding regions:

<p>East-flowing rivers = Eastern Ghats Western Ghats = Origin of most peninsular rivers Nilgiri Hills = Connection point of the Ghats Mahanadi banks = Western starting point of Eastern Ghats</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Peninsular rivers origin

Peninsular rivers mainly originate from the Western Ghats.

Eastern Ghats location

The Eastern Ghats stretch from Odisha to Tamil Nadu, below the Western Ghats.

East-flowing rivers

Rivers flowing east across the Eastern Ghats enter the eastern coastal plains.

Western and Eastern Ghats connection

The Western and Eastern Ghats meet at the Nilgiri Hills.

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Ghats impact

The peninsular rivers and Ghats powerfully shape the landscape and human life in Peninsular India.

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Peninsular Rivers and Influence

Peninsular rivers significantly impact the culture and human life in Peninsular India.
The source of most peninsular rivers is the Western Ghats.

Eastern Ghats

The Eastern Ghats are a group of hills.
These hills (like Javadi Hills, Palkondamalai, Nallamalai and Mahendragiri) are lower in elevation than the Western Ghats.
The Eastern Ghats stretch approximately 800 km from Odisha to the Nilgiri ranges in Tamil Nadu.
East-flowing rivers cross the Eastern Ghats, disrupting their continuity and flowing towards the eastern coastal plains.
The Western and Eastern Ghats connect at the Nilgiri Hills.

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Explore the significance of peninsular rivers and their influence on culture and life in Peninsular India. Learn about the Western and Eastern Ghats, their geographical features, and the impact they have on river systems and connectivity.