Question

The highest peak in Nilgiris is ____________.
A. the Annapurna peak
B. the gurushikhar peak
C. the doddabetta peak
D. the Gangotri peak

Answer 1

Hint: Nilgiri Hills are a mountainous region present in the Tamil Nadu state of southeastern India. The peaks of the Nilgiri rise from a height of about 6,000 to 8,000 feet.

Complete answer:
Nilgiri Hills are a mountainous region present in the Tamil Nadu state of southeastern India. The peaks of the Nilgiri rise from a height of about 6,000 to 8,000 feet. Doda Betta, is the highest peak of this range in Tamil Nadu. It is 8,652 feet high. They have a huge elevation above sea level. This area is cooler and wetter than the surrounding plains. All the upper hills forming undulating grasslands or downs. These hills get separated from the Karnataka plateau because of the river Noyar. These hills yield tea, coffee, and cinchona.

Thus, Option C is the correct answer.

Note: Tamil Nadu is a south Indian state that is known for its Dravidian-style Hindu temples and classical music and dance. In Madurai, there is a temple by the name of Meenakshi Amman Temple that has high gopuram towers ornamented with many colorful figures. Tamilnadu is entirely dependent on the rains because of which monsoon failures lead to scarcity of water in the state. These winds are also the cause of cyclones which can cause a lot of destruction in the area. Tamil Nadu is situated in the southernmost part of India and it is surrounded by the Indian Ocean. It is one of the longest continuous habitations in the Indian subcontinent.