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Question Q5GS1GS2

Explain the geological features and ecological importance of the Eastern Ghats.

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The Eastern Ghats are discontinuous old fold mountains on eastern side of Indian Peninsula. Geological features of Eastern Ghats: ① Low altitudinal hills ② Mahadevprri hills of Odisha ③ Significant ghats passages in the midst due to subsidence/wearing down of old fold portions ④ Rivers and water bodies in Ghats - Rushiklya river entering Arabian Bay of Bengal ⑤ Eastern Plains are wider because the eastern acid is Emerging

Ecological importance of Eastern Ghats: ① Ramsar sites [@] Chilka lake - Wetlands of National importance by breeding and watery growl for migratory birds ② Waterbodies along Ghats - Godavari side along Rushiklya river by Rousey for olive foskey Turtle ③ Parallel to direction of Western Monsoon by inward to eastern side ④ Biodiversity: Br lakatamalexior wildlife Sanctuaryentirely endagerd species of bird ⑤ Provision of ecosystem sevvices: through the Eastern Ghat wildlife Conserving & parks - Similar to the Western Ghats, the Eastern Ghats must be classified as IUCN Hotspot for their ecological significance
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Conclusion

Similar to the Western Ghats, the Eastern Ghats must be classified as IUCN Hotspot for their ecological significance

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Map of India showing location of Eastern Ghats with geographical features marked, including elevation zones (Pg 1:20)

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Topper

Rangamanju

AIR 1

Subject & Paper

GS1GS2

Topic

Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure

Scheduled and Tribal Areas

Eastern Ghats

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