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Geography GK · Q18

Miscellaneous Indian Geography

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 18

Q18

The Nilgiris are part of the

A.
Eastern Ghats
B.
Western Ghats
Answer
C.
Vindhyachal
D.
Tamil Nadu Hills

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The Nilgiris are part of the Western Ghats. The Nilgiri Mountains form part of the Western Ghats in western Tamil Nadu of Southern India. At least 24 of the Nilgiri Mountains' peaks are above 2,000 metres (6,600 ft), the highest peak being Doddabetta, at 2,637 metres (8,652 ft).