10th STD Social Science | Distinguish Between: Western Ghats vs Eastern Ghats | Geography Guide

Welcome to our channel! 🌍 In this educational video, we explore one of the most important topics in Indian Geography — the Western Ghats vs Eastern Ghats. This comparison is crucial for school students, UPSC aspirants, competitive exam learners, and geography lovers. 📚 What’s Inside This Video? We break down the key differences between the Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats in a clear and easy-to-understand way. This video covers: 🔹 Location and Orientation 🔹 Elevation and Structure 🔹 Continuity and Appearance 🔹 Rivers and Waterfalls 🔹 Climate and Rainfall 🔹 Biodiversity and Forest Types 🔹 Agricultural Importance 🔹 UNESCO World Heritage Site Status 🔹 States Covered by the Ghats 🔹 Importance in Indian Geography Whether you're a student studying for your board exams (CBSE/ICSE/State Boards) or preparing for competitive exams like UPSC, TNPSC, SSC, or Railway, this video will help you grasp the core concepts quickly and easily. 🌄 Western Ghats – The Sahyadri Hills Runs parallel to the western coast from Gujarat to Kerala. Continuous range, with steep slopes on the west. Includes famous hill stations like Ooty, Munnar, and Mahabaleshwar. Higher average elevation than Eastern Ghats (900–1600 m). Rich in biodiversity – home to the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. Receives high rainfall due to the southwest monsoon. Source of many rivers like Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 🏞️ Eastern Ghats – The Poorvadri Range Runs along the eastern coast from Odisha to Tamil Nadu. Discontinuous hills cut by rivers like Mahanadi, Godavari, and Krishna. Lower average elevation (about 600 m). Less rainfall and sparse forests compared to Western Ghats. Home to important pilgrimage sites like Tirumala Hills. Older and more eroded than the Western Ghats. 📌 Why This Comparison is Important? This topic is commonly asked in school assessments and board exams. Essential part of India’s physiographic divisions in geography. Helps in understanding Indian rivers, monsoon patterns, biodiversity, and farming practices. ✨ Additional Features in the Video: ✔️ Simple explanation with visuals ✔️ Easy-to-remember points ✔️ Map-based understanding ✔️ Short quiz at the end (optional) ✔️ Tamil/English voiceover/subtitles (if included) ✅ Topics Useful For: Class 6 to 12 Geography 10th STD Social Science - SAMASEER KALVI Competitive Exams (UPSC, TNPSC, SSC, etc.) B.Ed / D.El.Ed Teaching Exams General Knowledge and Quiz Competitions Geography Optional for Civil Services 📢 Don't Forget to: 👍 Like the video 💬 Share your thoughts in the comments 📢 Share with your friends and classmates ✅ Subscribe for more educational videos 📌 Hashtags for Better Reach: #WesternGhats #EasternGhats #GeographyIndia #Class10Geography #IndianGeography #WesternvsEasternGhats #UPSCGeography #TNPSC #BoardExamPrep #GeographyForStudents