Q. Which one of the following statements is not correct ?
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
The Western Ghats are relatively higher in their Northern region
Explanation: The Western Ghats are higher in the southern region and gradually decrease in elevation as they extend northward.
Anai Mudi (2,695 m) in Kerala is the highest peak in the Western Ghats.
The Tapi River flows south of the Satpura range, and both the Narmada and Tapi rivers flow through rift valleys.
Other Options Explained:
(B) Tapi river lies to the South of Satpura → Correct
(C) Anai Mudi is the highest peak in the Western Ghats → Correct
(D) The Narmada and Tapi river valleys are old rift valleys → Correct
Thus, the incorrect statement is (A) The Western Ghats are relatively higher in their Northern region.
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
The Western Ghats are higher in the southern region and gradually decrease in elevation as they extend northward.
Anai Mudi (2,695 m) in Kerala is the highest peak in the Western Ghats.
The Tapi River flows south of the Satpura range, and both the Narmada and Tapi rivers flow through rift valleys.
Other Options Explained:
(B) Tapi river lies to the South of Satpura → Correct
(C) Anai Mudi is the highest peak in the Western Ghats → Correct
(D) The Narmada and Tapi river valleys are old rift valleys → Correct
Thus, the incorrect statement is (A) The Western Ghats are relatively higher in their Northern region.
Anai Mudi (2,695 m) in Kerala is the highest peak in the Western Ghats.
The Tapi River flows south of the Satpura range, and both the Narmada and Tapi rivers flow through rift valleys.
Other Options Explained:
(B) Tapi river lies to the South of Satpura → Correct
(C) Anai Mudi is the highest peak in the Western Ghats → Correct
(D) The Narmada and Tapi river valleys are old rift valleys → Correct
Thus, the incorrect statement is (A) The Western Ghats are relatively higher in their Northern region.