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In which Indian state do the Western Ghats reach their maximum elevation, marked by the presence of Anaimudi, the highest peak of the range?
Maharashtra
Tamil Nadu
Kerala
Karnataka
Kerala
Anaimudi, the highest peak in the Western Ghats and the highest point in South India, is located in the Idukki district of Kerala. Situated at an elevation of approximately 2,695 meters, it acts as the junction for the Anaimalai, Palani, and Cardamom Hills.
Anaimudi, the highest peak in the Western Ghats and the highest point in South India, is located in the Idukki district of Kerala. Situated at an elevation of approximately 2,695 meters, it acts as the junction for the Anaimalai, Palani, and Cardamom Hills.
The Western Ghats, also known as the Sahyadri mountains, are a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the world's eight hottest hotspots of biological diversity.
Anaimudi peak height is 2,695 meters (8,842 feet).
It is located in the Eravikulam National Park in Kerala.
The peak is geographically situated at the intersection of the Anaimalai, Palani, and Cardamom ranges.
Doddabetta is the highest peak of the Nilgiri Hills, while Anaimudi remains the highest peak of the entire Western Ghats range.
The Western Ghats extend for 1,600 km, passing through Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.
Option A (Maharashtra) contains the northern Sahyadri range, where Kalsubai is the highest peak.
Option B (Tamil Nadu) shares the Anaimalai range, but the summit of Anaimudi lies within Kerala state territory.
C is correct тАФ Anaimudi is the highest peak of the Western Ghats, located in the Idukki district of Kerala.
When studying Indian geography, always differentiate between the highest peaks of specific sub-ranges (e.g., Anaimudi for Anaimalai, Doddabetta for Nilgiris, and Kalsubai for Northern Sahyadri) as this is a frequent pattern in geography-based GK questions.