Which of the following is the highest peak in south India?

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answered Mar 2, 2022 by SiddhiSomnath (239k points)
selected Mar 2, 2022 by Anuragk

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Correct Answer - Option 4 : Anamudi

The correct answer is Anamudi.

Anamudi is located in the Indian state of Kerala.
It is the highest peak in the Western Ghats and South India.
The height of the Anamudi is 2,695 meters (8,843 ft).
It is located on the borders of the Idukki district and Ernakulam district.
The name was given because this peak houses Asia’s largest surviving Asian Elephant population along with Nilgiri Tahrs and Gaurs.

This mountain is famously known for its shape resembling an elephant’s head.
This peak is considered the highest point of the Periyar river basin. Periyar River is the largest water source for the state of Kerala.
Periyar river is the most significant part in Kerala’s economy as it is also one of the biggest sources of Kerala’s electrical power via the Idukki Dam.

Doddabetta	This means a Big Mountain, is the highest peak located at 2634 meters in the Nilgiris. It is at the meeting point of Western and Eastern Ghats and offers beautiful vistas of the Nilgiri Hill ranges. It is surrounded by dense Sholas. The Telescope house set up by the Tourism Department helps the visitors to view the entire district from this point.
Perumal	Perumal is known as Mal or Mayon literally refers to a South Indian deity of black complexion. Perumal is worshipped mainly among Tamilians in Tamil Nadu and the Tamil diaspora. He is a popular Hindu deity particularly among Tamils in Tamil Nadu and the Tamil diaspora, and in Vaishnava temples. One of the richest and largest Hindu temples and monasteries complex dedicated to Tirumala is the Venkateswara temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.
Vandaravu	Vandaravu is the highest peak in the Palani hills in Tamil Nadu, India. It shares border between Devikulam taluk in Idukki district and Kodaikanal taluk in Dindigul district. It is situated on the western edge of upper Palani hills bordering Pambadum Shola National Park in Kerala.