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The Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats meet at

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Cardamom Hills
  2. Palani Hills
  3. Nilgiri Hills
  4. Annamalai Hills

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Nilgiri Hills

Explanation: The Eastern and Western Ghats meet at the Nilgiri Hills, forming a vital biodiversity hotspot in South India. 📚 Other Information: ▪️ The Nilgiri Hills lie at the junction of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka. ▪️ The highest peak here is Doddabetta (2,637 metres). ▪️ This region marks the southern end of the Deccan Plateau. ▪️ The hills are part of the Western Ghats–Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. ▪️ They are known for tea plantations, shola forests, and grasslands. ▪️ Major rivers like Bhavani, Moyar, and Kabini originate here. ▪️ The hill station Ooty (Udhagamandalam) is located in this range. ▪️ The Nilgiris are rich in flora and fauna, including elephants, tigers, and endemic species.