GS PrelimsGeography (Indian physical environment)Structure and Physiography of India2005

Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the given hills starting from the north and going towards the south?

A

Nallamalai Hills-Nilgiri Hills-Javadi Hills-Anaimalai Hills

B

Anaimalai Hills-Javadi Hills-Nilgiri Hills-Nallamalai Hills

C

Nallamalai Hills-Javadi Hills-Nilgiri Hills-Anaimalai Hills

D

Anaimalai Hills-Nilgiri Hills-Javadi Hills-Nallamalai Hills

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

1. The question asks for the correct north-to-south sequence of the given hills in Peninsular India. 2. Nallamalai Hills are located in Andhra Pradesh/Telangana, primarily north of the Penner River. 3. Javadi Hills are located in Tamil Nadu, south of the Nallamalai Hills and north of the Nilgiri Hills. 4. Nilgiri Hills are located at the tri-junction of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka, south of the Javadi Hills. 5. Anaimalai Hills are located south of the Nilgiri Hills, across the Palghat Gap, in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. 6. Therefore, the correct north to south sequence is: Nallamalai Hills - Javadi Hills - Nilgiri Hills - Anaimalai Hills.

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