Question:
Arrange the following uplands of peninsular India from South to North:
(1) Palghat
(2) Javadi Hills
(3) Bhorghat
(4) Rajmahal Hills
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) (1), (2), (3), (4)
(B) (2), (3), (4), (1)
(C) (3), (4), (2), (1)
(D) (4), (3), (2), (1)
Answer : (A) (1), (2), (3), (4)
The correct arrangement of these geographical features from South to North is Palghat, Javadi Hills, Bhorghat, and Rajmahal Hills.
Geographical Locations
Here’s the location of each feature, which confirms the South-to-North order.
- (1) Palghat 🌴
- Location: Kerala / Tamil Nadu. This is the Palghat Gap, a significant pass in the southern part of the Western Ghats. It’s the southernmost feature on the list.
- (2) Javadi Hills ⛰️
- Location: Tamil Nadu. Part of the Eastern Ghats, these hills are located north of the Palghat region.
- (3) Bhorghat 🚂
- Location: Maharashtra. This is a mountain pass in the Western Ghats, located significantly north of the other southern features, on the route between Mumbai and Pune.
- (4) Rajmahal Hills 🏞️
- Location: Jharkhand. These hills form the northeastern extension of the Peninsular Plateau, making them the northernmost feature on the list.