Question
Download Solution PDFThe Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats meet at which of the following places in southern India?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct solution is Nilgiri Hills.Key Points
- The Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats are two parallel mountain ranges running along the western and eastern coasts of India respectively.
- The Nilgiri Hills are located at the junction of the Western and Eastern Ghats in southern India, making it a significant geographical landmark.
- In India's Northwestern Tamil Nadu, Southern Karnataka, and Eastern Kerala, the Nilgiri Mountains are a portion of the Western Ghats.
- The Moyar River divides the Karnataka Plateau to the north from the Nilgiri Hills.
Additional Information
- Satpura Hills:
- It is located in central India.
- The range begins in eastern Gujarat, travels east along the Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra borders, and ends in Chhattisgarh.
- Nallamala Hills:
- It is located in the eastern part of the Deccan Plateau.
- It establishes the eastern boundary of the Indian states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, as well as the Rayalaseema region.
- Mahendragiri Hills:
- It is located in the Eastern Ghats.
- This mountain peak, located in the Koraput district, is the second highest in Odisha, after Deomali.
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