{"id":23738,"date":"2024-01-27T09:35:19","date_gmt":"2024-01-27T09:35:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=23738"},"modified":"2024-01-27T09:35:21","modified_gmt":"2024-01-27T09:35:21","slug":"explain-the-geological-characteristics-and-ecological-significance-of-the-eastern-ghats-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/explain-the-geological-characteristics-and-ecological-significance-of-the-eastern-ghats-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Explain the geological characteristics and ecological significance of the Eastern Ghats &#8211; UPSC Geography Optional Mains &#8211; 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-support-program-with-test-series?type=classroom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GS-Foundation-Course-for-UPSC-1280-x-300-px-1-1024x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46623\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Eastern Ghats, a vast mountain range in India, spanning across the eastern coast of the Indian subcontinent, exhibit a diverse array of geological characteristics that have played a crucial role in shaping the landscape and ecology of the region. Comprising a series of hills, plateaus, and valleys, the Eastern Ghats are a result of complex geological processes that unfolded over millions of years. These mountains hold geological significance due to their diverse rock formations, including ancient granites, schists, and sedimentary rocks, providing valuable insights into the geological history of the Indian subcontinent. Beyond their geological attributes, the Eastern Ghats hold immense ecological significance, harboring a rich biodiversity and serving as a crucial ecological corridor for various species. The region&#8217;s unique blend of flora and fauna, coupled with its role in regulating local climate patterns, underscores the ecological importance of the Eastern Ghats in sustaining the delicate balance of the environment. Understanding and appreciating the geological and ecological characteristics of the Eastern Ghats is essential for conservation efforts and the sustainable management of this ecologically significant landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d2f4177120e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d2f4177120e\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/explain-the-geological-characteristics-and-ecological-significance-of-the-eastern-ghats-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2023\/#Answer\" title=\"Answer\">Answer<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/explain-the-geological-characteristics-and-ecological-significance-of-the-eastern-ghats-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2023\/#GEOLOGICAL_CHARACTERISTICS_OF_EASTERN_GHATS\" title=\"GEOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF EASTERN GHATS\">GEOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF EASTERN GHATS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/explain-the-geological-characteristics-and-ecological-significance-of-the-eastern-ghats-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2023\/#Economic_significance_of_Eastern_Ghats\" title=\"Economic significance of Eastern Ghats\">Economic significance of Eastern Ghats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/explain-the-geological-characteristics-and-ecological-significance-of-the-eastern-ghats-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2023\/#Challenges\" title=\"Challenges\">Challenges<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/explain-the-geological-characteristics-and-ecological-significance-of-the-eastern-ghats-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2023\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/explain-the-geological-characteristics-and-ecological-significance-of-the-eastern-ghats-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2023\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Answer\"><\/span>Answer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In south India, Eastern ghats are also referred to as Purva ghats, Mahendra parvatam or kizahakku kodachi malai. Eastern ghats are collections of irregularly shaped low ranges that run parallel to Bay of Bengal\u2019s shoreline from NE To SW.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42412 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-585x137.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/300;\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\">UPSC Essay Course<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GEOLOGICAL_CHARACTERISTICS_OF_EASTERN_GHATS\"><\/span>GEOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF EASTERN GHATS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>EASTERN GHATS AN ANCIENT organic belts formed by the collision of crustal rocks during the Archean eon &amp; became part of the Indian subcontinent during Gondwana period because of continental drift. This discontinuous mountain range passes through Odisha(25%), Andhra pradesh(40%), Telangana(5%), Karnatka(5%) &amp; Tamil nadu(25%).<\/li><li>Eastern ghats have a very unique mix of forests like Dry savannah, Dry evergreen, Southern thorn scrub, etc. Eastern ghats are heavily eroded by east-flowing rivers like godavari, Krishna, Mahanadi, Kaveri etc. Many animals including tigers &amp; elephants &amp; some 400 species of birds are found in this discontinuous forest &amp; receive an annual rainfall of 1200-1500mm.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economic_significance_of_Eastern_Ghats\"><\/span>Economic significance of Eastern Ghats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The hills of the eastern ghats are home to several tribes Savara, Jatapu, Konda Dora, Gadaba, Khond, Manne Dora, and Mukha and minor forest products. Major attractions are Tirupati, raku valley, malkangiri, etc.<\/li><li>Minerals, biodiversity, agriculture, tourism, water resources, delta etc are major ecological significance.<\/li><li>The eastern ghats are home to deposits of limestone, bauxite and iron ore.<\/li><li>Valuable trees including eetti, mahogany, semmaram, vengai, pala &amp; rosewood are found here.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Challenges\"><\/span>Challenges<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Effects of climate change, cyclones, haphazard constructions leading to increased denudation &amp; degradation, deforestation, poaching, illegal sand mining etc.<\/li><li>A recent report by Green\u2019s Alliance for Conservation of Eastern Ghats (GRACE) &amp; CGR, stated all historically &amp; culturally significant mountains of Eastern Ghats should be declared UNESCO cultural heritage sites. 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