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Difficulty: MediumPhysiography and Relief Features of India

Match the following prominent mountain peaks of Peninsular India in List I with their corresponding mountain ranges in List II. Which of the following correctly pairs each peak with its respective mountain range?

  • AnamudiAnaimalai Hills
  • Guru ShikharAravalli Range
  • DhupgarhSatpura Range
  • DoddabettaNilgiri Hills

Answer

Anamudi matches with Anaimalai Hills, Guru Shikhar matches with Aravalli Range, Dhupgarh matches with Satpura Range, and Doddabetta matches with Nilgiri Hills.
Each mountain peak is paired with its accurate physiographic parent mountain range: Anamudi belongs to the Anaimalai Hills, Guru Shikhar is the peak of the Aravalli Range, Mount Dhupgarh lies in the Satpura Range, and Doddabetta belongs to the Nilgiri Hills.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the mountain range for Anamudi
Anamudi is located in the Anaimalai Hills in Kerala, forming the highest peak of South India.
Anamudi forms the knot where the Anaimalai, Palani, and Cardamom hills meet.
2
Identify the mountain range for Guru Shikhar
Guru Shikhar is the highest elevation point of the ancient Aravalli relict range.
It lies in the Arbuda Mountains region of Mount Abu.
3
Identify the mountain range for Dhupgarh
Dhupgarh is the peak atop the Mahadeo Hills section of the Satpura Range.
The Satpura range comprises Rajpipla, Mahadeo, and Maikal hills from west to east.
4
Identify the mountain range for Doddabetta
Doddabetta is the highest summit in the Nilgiri Hills, positioned at the junction of the Western and Eastern Ghats.
Doddabetta lies near Udhagamandalam (Ooty) in the Nilgiri district.

Key Concept

Major Mountain Peaks and Ranges of Peninsular India
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Physiography and Relief Features of India

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