Assertion (A): The Western Ghats are higher than the Eastern Ghats.

Reason (R): Their higher elevation is 700-1500 metres as against 500 metres of the Eastern Ghats.

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Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.

Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

The Deccan Plateau's western and eastern boundaries are delineated by the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats, respectively. The western coast and the Western Ghats are parallel. They run continuously and can only be crossed via passages. Compared to the Eastern Ghats, the Western Ghats are higher.So, Assertion (A) is correct.
The average elevation of the Western Ghats is 900- 1600 metres, compared to 600 metres for the Eastern Ghats. The Western Ghats steadily increase in height from north to south. The highest peaks are Anai Mudi (2,695 metres) and Doda Betta. The highest peak in the Eastern Ghats is Mahendragiri (1,501 metres). So, Reason (R) is incorrect.

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