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Structure And Physiography

Question
CBSEENGE11011440

Distinguish between :

Vindhya Mountains and Western Ghats

Solution

Vindhya Mountains

Western Ghats

1. Vindhyas are extended south of Malwa Plateau.

2. It is running parallel to the river Narmada.

3. It is composed of sand stones, limestones and shales.

1. Western Ghats flank the Deccan lava plateau on the west.

2. They have a general altitude ranging from 900 to 1100 meters.

3. The Western Ghats are generally forested with different types of vegetation ranging from evergreen to deciduous forests.