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1. In India, Cardamom Hills are regarded as a continuation of the

In India, Cardamom Hills are regarded as a continuation of the

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UPSC CAPF – 2021

Cardamom Hills are regarded as a continuation of the Western Ghats.

The Cardamom Hills (Yelamalai) are located in the southern section of the Western Ghats in South India.

The Western Ghats is a mountain range that runs parallel to the western coast of the Indian peninsula. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the eight “hottest hot spots” of biological diversity in the world. The Cardamom Hills form the southern extent of this range, located in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. They are named after the cardamom spice grown there. Other important ranges in the Western Ghats include the Anaimalai Hills, Nilgiri Hills, and Palani Hills.

2. Arrange the following hills of southern India from north to south : 1.

Arrange the following hills of southern India from north to south :
1. Nilgiri
2. Cardamom
3. Nallamala
4. Anaimalai
Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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This question was previously asked in

UPSC CAPF – 2011

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Let’s determine the relative locations of these hill ranges in southern India:
3. Nallamala Hills are part of the Eastern Ghats and are located in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, making them the northernmost range among the options.
1. Nilgiri Hills are located at the junction of the Eastern and Western Ghats, in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka, south of the Nallamalas.
4. Anaimalai Hills are part of the Western Ghats, located south of the Nilgiris in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. They contain Anai Mudi, the highest peak in South India.
2. Cardamom Hills are the southernmost extension of the Western Ghats, located south of the Anaimalai hills in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
Arranging them from north to south gives the order: Nallamala, Nilgiri, Anaimalai, Cardamom (3-1-4-2).

The correct arrangement requires knowledge of the geographical location of prominent hill ranges in South India relative to each other along a north-south axis. Nallamala is in the Eastern Ghats further north, while Nilgiri, Anaimalai, and Cardamom are sequential ranges in the Western Ghats moving southwards.

The Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats converge at the Nilgiri Hills. The Anaimalai Hills are known for their rich biodiversity and include several protected areas. The Cardamom Hills are famous for the cultivation of cardamom, pepper, and coffee.

3. Consider the following statements about physical features of India :

Consider the following statements about physical features of India :

1. The southern point of the Peninsular Plateau is formed by the Nilgiri Hills where the Eastern and the Western Ghats meet
2. The Cardamom Hills may be regarded as a continuation of the Eastern Ghats

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

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UPSC NDA-2 – 2023

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Statement 1 is correct, and Statement 2 is incorrect.

The Nilgiri Hills are indeed the convergence point of the Western and Eastern Ghats, and they form a significant part of the southern edge of the main Deccan Plateau. The Cardamom Hills are located further south, forming the southernmost part of the Western Ghats range, not a continuation of the Eastern Ghats.

The Peninsular Plateau of India tapers towards the south. The Nilgiris act as a major knot where several ranges meet. The Cardamom Hills, Anamalai Hills, and Palani Hills lie south of the Nilgiris and are considered part of the southern ranges of the Western Ghats.