Question

Which plateau in Tamil Nadu has extreme abruptness on all sides?
A) Dharmapuri plateau
B) Bramahal plateau
C) Mysore plateau
D) Nilgiris plateau

Answer 1

Hint: It is known for producing eucalyptus oil and tea, as well as bauxite. Some visitors come to learn about the cultures of the numerous tribes who live here or to explore the tea and vegetable plantations.

Complete answer:
The Coimbatore plateau and the Madurai plateau are two of Tamil Nadu's plateaus. The Nilgiri Hills are a mountainous region in Tamil Nadu, India's southeast. The Nilgiri hills rise abruptly from the surrounding plains to elevations of 6,000 to 8,000 feet, one of them, Doda Betta (8,652 feet [2,637 meters], is Tamil Nadu's highest point The top hills feature undulating grassy downs and are significantly cooler and wetter than the surrounding plains. Tea, cinchona (which produces quinine), coffee, and vegetables are all widely farmed.

Let us analyze the given options:
Option A) Dharmapuri plateau: Dharmapuri is a town in the state of Tamil Nadu in southern India. It's roughly 15 miles (24 kilometres) southwest of the Ponnaiyar River on an upland plateau. Hence, this option is incorrect.
Option B) Bramahal plateau: In the northwestern section of Tamil Nadu, the Baramahal plateau is a component of the Mysore plateau. This region includes the districts of Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri. Hence, this option is incorrect.
Option C) Mysore plateau: The Mysore Plateau, also known as the South Karnataka Plateau, is a plateau in the Indian state of Karnataka that is one of the state's four geographically distinct areas. The Western Ghats border it on the west and south, and it has several undulations. The Mysore Plateau in Karnataka is where the river Kaveri runs for the most part. Hence, this option is incorrect.
Option D) Nilgiris plateau: The Nilgiris plateau is located to the west of the Shervaroy uplands and spans from the Nilgiris to the Dharmapuri plateau or Bramahal plateau. This plateau is surrounded on all sides by great abruptness. Hence, this option is correct.

Therefore, Option ‘D’ i.e, Nilgiris plateau is the correct answer because the Nilgiris plateau in Tamil Nadu has extreme abruptness on all sides.

Note: For Europeans, the Nilgiris was a special appeal due to their natural beauty and mild climate. The word 'Nilgiris' means Blue Hills (Neelam – Blue and Giri – Hill or Mountain). The Silappadikaram is the first place where this name appears.