Which is the highest peak in Southern India?
a) Doddabetta
b) Anamudi
c) Mahendragiri
d) Guru Shikhar
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Answer: b) Anamudi
Explanation
- Anamudi: Standing at an elevation of 2,695 meters (8,842 feet), Anamudi is the highest peak in Southern India as well as in the Western Ghats.
- Location: Situated in the Ernakulam and Idukki districts of Kerala, within the Anamudi Shola / Eravikulam National Park region.
- Name Meaning: The name translates to “Elephant’s Head” in Malayalam and Tamil, referencing its distinctive shape.
Overview of Other Options
- a) Doddabetta (2,637 meters): The second-highest peak in the Nilgiri Mountains and Southern India, located near Ooty, Tamil Nadu.
- c) Mahendragiri (1,501 meters): A prominent mountain peak located in the Eastern Ghats in the Gajapati district of Odisha.
- d) Guru Shikhar (1,722 meters): The highest peak of the Aravalli Range, located on Mount Abu in Rajasthan.
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