The Eastern Ghats

Description: The Eastern Ghats are a mountain range in eastern India. They run along the coast of the Bay of Bengal from West Bengal to Tamil Nadu. The Eastern Ghats are not as high as the Himalayas, but they are still a significant mountain range. They are home to a variety of plants and animals, and they are also a popular tourist destination.
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Which state is not located in the Eastern Ghats?

  1. Odisha

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Karnataka

  4. West Bengal


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Karnataka is located in the Western Ghats, not the Eastern Ghats.

Which is the highest peak in the Eastern Ghats?

  1. Mahendragiri

  2. Arma Konda

  3. Deomali

  4. Singalila


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Arma Konda is the highest peak in the Eastern Ghats, with an elevation of 1,680 meters.

Which river flows through the Eastern Ghats?

  1. Godavari

  2. Krishna

  3. Mahanadi

  4. Brahmaputra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Godavari River flows through the Eastern Ghats.

Which of the following is not a tribe found in the Eastern Ghats?

  1. Khonds

  2. Savaras

  3. Gonds

  4. Todas


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Todas are a tribe found in the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu, not in the Eastern Ghats.

Which of the following is a major tourist destination in the Eastern Ghats?

  1. Araku Valley

  2. Horsley Hills

  3. Lambasingi

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Araku Valley, Horsley Hills, and Lambasingi are all major tourist destinations in the Eastern Ghats.

Which of the following is a major crop grown in the Eastern Ghats?

  1. Rice

  2. Jowar

  3. Bajra

  4. Ragi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rice is the major crop grown in the Eastern Ghats.

Which of the following is a major mineral found in the Eastern Ghats?

  1. Iron ore

  2. Manganese

  3. Bauxite

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Iron ore, manganese, and bauxite are all major minerals found in the Eastern Ghats.

Which of the following is a major industry in the Eastern Ghats?

  1. Mining

  2. Agriculture

  3. Tourism

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mining, agriculture, and tourism are all major industries in the Eastern Ghats.

Which of the following is a major environmental issue in the Eastern Ghats?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Soil erosion

  3. Water pollution

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Deforestation, soil erosion, and water pollution are all major environmental issues in the Eastern Ghats.

Which of the following is a major conservation effort in the Eastern Ghats?

  1. Project Tiger

  2. Project Elephant

  3. Project Lion

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Project Tiger, Project Elephant, and Project Lion are all major conservation efforts in the Eastern Ghats.

Which of the following is a major challenge facing the Eastern Ghats?

  1. Climate change

  2. Pollution

  3. Deforestation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate change, pollution, and deforestation are all major challenges facing the Eastern Ghats.

Which of the following is a major opportunity for the Eastern Ghats?

  1. Ecotourism

  2. Sustainable agriculture

  3. Renewable energy

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ecotourism, sustainable agriculture, and renewable energy are all major opportunities for the Eastern Ghats.

Which of the following is a major goal for the Eastern Ghats?

  1. To protect the environment

  2. To promote sustainable development

  3. To improve the quality of life for local people

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

To protect the environment, to promote sustainable development, and to improve the quality of life for local people are all major goals for the Eastern Ghats.

Which of the following is a major achievement of the Eastern Ghats?

  1. The establishment of protected areas

  2. The promotion of sustainable agriculture

  3. The improvement of the quality of life for local people

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The establishment of protected areas, the promotion of sustainable agriculture, and the improvement of the quality of life for local people are all major achievements of the Eastern Ghats.

Which of the following is a major challenge facing the Eastern Ghats?

  1. Climate change

  2. Pollution

  3. Deforestation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate change, pollution, and deforestation are all major challenges facing the Eastern Ghats.

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