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Arrange the following hill ranges of the Eastern Ghats in sequential order from North to South:

  1. 1Nallamala Hills
  2. 2Palkonda Hills
  3. 3Javadi Hills
  4. 4Shevaroy Hills

Answer

The correct sequence from North to South is Nallamala Hills, followed by Palkonda Hills, Javadi Hills, and Shevaroy Hills.
The correct North-to-South latitudinal arrangement begins with the Nallamala Hills in central/southern Andhra Pradesh (15.5° N), followed southward by the Palkonda Hills in southern Andhra Pradesh (14.3° N), the Javadi Hills in northern Tamil Nadu (12.6° N), and finally the Shevaroy Hills near Salem, Tamil Nadu (11.8° N).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the latitudinal location of the northernmost hill range
Nallamala Hills are situated between the Krishna and Penna rivers in Andhra Pradesh at approximately 15°30' N latitude.
Determines the start of the North-to-South sequence.
2
Determine the position of the next range towards the south in Andhra Pradesh
Palkonda Hills lie directly south of the Nallamala Hills, trending southeastward at approximately 14°20' N latitude.
Establishes the relative order within the northern section of the Eastern Ghats.
3
Locate the hill ranges extending into Tamil Nadu
Javadi Hills lie in northern Tamil Nadu at approximately 12°35' N, followed further south by Shevaroy Hills near Salem at approximately 11°50' N latitude.
Completes the spatial ordering down to the southern section of the Eastern Ghats.

Key Concept

Latitudinal spatial distribution of discontinuous hill ranges comprising the Eastern Ghats
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Physiography and Relief Features of India

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