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Which is the highest peak of the Eastern Ghats in India?

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

Answer options

  1. Mahendragiri
  2. Jindhagada Peak
  3. Arma Konda
  4. Malayagiri

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Jindhagada Peak

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Jindhagada Peak šŸ“š Explanation: Jindhagada Peak, located in the Araku Valley of Andhra Pradesh, is recognized as the highest point of the Eastern Ghats with an elevation of 1,690 meters. While earlier records often cited Mahendragiri, modern surveys have established Jindhagada and Arma Konda as taller peaks in the range. The Eastern Ghats are a discontinuous range of mountains running parallel to India's eastern coast.