Where do the Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats meet?
a) Cardamom Hills
b) Anaimalai Hills
c) Nilgiri Hills
d) Palani Hills
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Answer: c) Nilgiri Hills
Explanation
- Nilgiri Hills: Often referred to as the “Blue Mountains,” the Nilgiri Hills act as the junction where the Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats converge in southern India.
- Location: Situated at the tri-junction of three southern Indian states: Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka.
- Highest Point: The highest peak in this range is Doddabetta (2,637 meters).
Overview of Other Options
- a) Cardamom Hills: Located south of the Anaimalai Hills along the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border, famous for spice plantations and the Periyar Tiger Reserve.
- b) Anaimalai Hills: Located in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, south of the Palghat Gap; home to Anamudi, the highest peak in Southern India.
- d) Palani Hills: An eastward extension of the Western Ghats located in Tamil Nadu, famous for the hill station of Kodaikanal.
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