The average elevation of the Western Ghats is:
A100 to 300
B900 to 1600
C600 to 900
D300 to 600
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 900 to 1600
1. The Western Ghats are higher than the Eastern Ghats.
2. Their average elevation is 900 to 1600 metres.
3. The Eastern Ghats average about 600 metres.
_Source: NCERT Class 9 Social Science, 'Contemporary India I', Ch 2 'Physical Features of India'_
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