65th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2019
The Hills situated closer to Kanyakumari are :
aAnaimalai Hills
bNilgiri Hills
cCardamom Hills✓ Correct
dShevaroy Hills
eNone of the above/More than one of the above
Explanation
The Western Ghats are India’s third longest mountain range after the Himalayas. Its length is about 1600 km. It is also known as Sahyadri. The Nilgiri Hills are a knot-like elevated region where the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats meet. The highest peak of the Nilgiris is Doddabetta. The highest peak of South India, Anamudi, lies in the Anaimalai range, which is south of the Nilgiris. South of Anaimalai are the Cardamom (Elaichi) Hills. Hence, the Cardamom Hills are adjacent to Kanyakumari.
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