Question

Which one of the following is the junction point of the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats?
1. Javadi Hills
2. Anaimalai Hilla
3. Nilgiri Hills
4. Shevaroy Hills

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Nilgiri Hills

The correct answer is Nilgiri Hills.

• Nilgiri Hills is the junction point of the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats.

• The Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats mark the western and the eastern edges of the Deccan Plateau respectively.
• The Western Ghats are higher than the Eastern Ghats.
• The Eastern Ghats stretch from the Mahanadi Valley to the Nilgiris in the south.
  • Mahendragiri (1,501 meters) is the highest peak in the Eastern Ghats.
• The Western Ghats cause orographic rain by facing the rain-bearing moist winds to rise along the western slopes of the Ghats.
  • The highest peaks include the Anai Mudi (2,695 meters) and the Doda Betta (2,637 meters).
• Shevroy Hills and the Javadi Hills are located to the southeast of the Eastern Ghats.
• Anaimalai Hills, also called Elephant Mountains, is a mountain range in the Western Ghats, Tamil Nadu state, southern India.