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Geography GK · Q14

Political Geography Of India

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 14

Q14

Which one of the following is the junction point of the Eastern Ghats and Western Ghats?

A.
Javadi Hills
B.
Anaimalai Hills
C.
Nilgiri Hills
Answer
D.
Shevaroy Hills

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Nilgiri Hills is the junction point of the Eastern Ghats and Western Ghats. The Eastern Ghats are a discontinuous range of mountains along India's eastern coast whereas Western Ghats also known as Sahyadri is a mountain range that runs parallel to the western coast of the Indian peninsula. Eastern ghats and Western ghats meet at the Nilgiri hills in Tamil Nadu.