Question

Distinguish between
(ii) the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats

Answer 1

The Western Ghats

• Lies parallel to the Western Coast.
• They are continuous and can be crossed through passes only.
• The Western Ghats’ average elevation is 900 – 1600 metres.
• The Western Ghats cause orographic rain by facing the rain-bearing moist winds to rise along the western slopes of the Ghats.
• The height of the Western Ghats progressively increases from north to south.

The Eastern Ghats

• Lies parallel to the Eastern Coast.
• They are discontinuous and irregular.
• The Eastern Ghats are dissected by rivers flowing into the Bay of Bengal.
• The Eastern Ghats average elevation is 600 metres.

Answer 2

Answer:

There are many similarities in the way in which the modern world forced changes in the lives of pastoral communities in India and East Africa. Write about any two examples of changes which were similar for Indian pastoralists and the Maasai herders.

Explanation: