Discussion
The Deccan Plateau in India is bounded on the west and east by which two ranges?
Answer: B
Correct answer: The Western and Eastern Ghats
The Deccan Plateau is flanked by the Western Ghats along the Arabian Sea and the Eastern Ghats along the Bay of Bengal, with the Satpura and Vindhya ranges marking its northern edge. The two are not alike. The Western Ghats are higher, continuous and close to the coast, and they intercept the southwest monsoon - which is why their windward slopes are among the wettest places in India while the plateau behind lies in a rain shadow. They are also a global biodiversity hotspot. The Eastern Ghats are lower, discontinuous, and broken by the deltas of the Godavari, Krishna and Kaveri, which cut through them on their way to the sea. The two meet in the south at the Nilgiri Hills. The plateau itself tilts gently eastward, which is why most of its rivers flow that way.
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