UPSC Prelims 2023·GS1·geography·indian geography

Consider the following statements: 1. Amarkantak Hills are at the confluence of Vindhya and Sahyadri Ranges. 2. Biligirirangan Hills constitute the easternmost part of Satpura Range. 3. Seshachalam Hills constitute the southernmost part of Western Ghats. How many of the statements given above are correct?

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  1. AOnly one
  2. BOnly two
  3. CAll three
  4. DNoneCorrect

Explanation

Let's analyze each statement: 1. Amarkantak Hills are at the confluence of Vindhya and Sahyadri Ranges: This statement is incorrect. The Amarkantak Hills are part of the Maikal range, which itself is part of the Satpura range system. They are located at the meeting point of the Vindhya and Satpura ranges, not the Sahyadri Range (which is another name for the Western Ghats). 2. Biligirirangan Hills constitute the easternmost part of Satpura Range: This statement is incorrect. The Biligirirangan Hills (BR Hills) are located in southern Karnataka and form a crucial link between the Western and Eastern Ghats. The Satpura Range is located much further north in central India. 3. Seshachalam Hills constitute the southernmost part of Western Ghats: This statement is incorrect. The Seshachalam Hills are part of the Eastern Ghats, located in Andhra Pradesh. The southernmost part of the Western Ghats extends into Tamil Nadu and Kerala, including ranges like the Anaimalai Hills and Cardamom Hills. As all three statements are incorrect, the answer is 'None'.
geography: Consider the following statements: 1. Amarkantak Hills are at the confluence of Vindhya and Sahyadri Ranges. 2. Biligiri

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