60th to 62nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2016
At which of the following hills do the Eastern Ghats join the Western Ghats?
aPalani Hills
bAnamudi Hills
cNilgiri Hills✓ Correct
dShevaroy Hills
eNone of the above/More than one of the above
Explanation
The Nilgiri Hills are situated at the meeting point of the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats. The Nilgiri Hills are also known as the Blue Mountains. Their highest peak is Doddabetta (approximately 2637 metres high)
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