Select from the code given below the correct locational sequence of the following hills proceeding from South to North. Satmala hillsKaimur hillsPir Panjal rangeNaga hills Codes :

2,3,1,4
1,2,4,3
1,2,3,4
4,3,2,1

The correct answer is (c). The Satmala hills are located in the western part of India, the Kaimur hills are located in the eastern part of India, the Pir Panjal range is located in the northern part of India, and the Naga hills are located in the northeastern part of India. Therefore, the correct locational sequence of the following hills proceeding from South to North is:

  1. Satmala hills
  2. Kaimur hills
  3. Pir Panjal range
  4. Naga hills

Option (a) is incorrect because it places the Kaimur hills before the Satmala hills. Option (b) is incorrect because it places the Naga hills before the Pir Panjal range. Option (d) is incorrect because it places the Pir Panjal range before the Kaimur hills.