Geography PYQ 30 of 587 · Physical Divisions · Mountain Ranges & Hills of South and Central India

At which of the following hills do the Eastern Ghats join the Western Ghats?

  1. APalani Hills
  2. BAnamudi Hills
  3. CNilgiri Hills
  4. DShevaroy Hills
  5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above

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Correct answer: (c) Nilgiri Hills

Explanation

The Nilgiri Hills are situated at the meeting point of the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats. The Nilgiri Hills are also known as the Blue Mountains. Their highest peak is Doddabetta (approximately 2637 metres high)

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