Question

Mahendragiri is the highest peak of which range?
a. Western Ghats
b. Eastern Ghats
c. Vindhyas
d. Satpuras

Answer 1

Hint:
Mountain is a landform that reaches a high elevation. Every mountain has its peak (highest point). Mountain is a wide term and the peak is a narrow term. Mahendragiri is a mountain peak in the Paralakimidi area, which is a subdivision of Gajapati district in Orissa state.

Complete step by step solution:
Mahendragiri hill is one of the highest peaks on the eastern Ghats. It has an altitude of about $1,501$ m above sea level. Amidst a picturesque setting of the lush green forest, splendid scenic beauty of nature.

Forest types of Mahendragiri hills:
- Sal forest
- Mixed forest
- Grasslands
- Scrubs

Mahendragiri is limited on the,
- West by the north of south-flowing Mahendratanaya river.
- North by the watersheds of san Nadi, Ghodahad Nadi and the Bahuda river.
- Southeast by another small river also known as Mahendratanya, which drains into the sea at Barua.

Mahendragiri hill provides the ideal habitat conditions for medical plants. It is home for $600$ flowering plants. Mahendragiri hill forest complex acts as a carbon sink and water tower, so plays an important role in maintaining the ecological balance and climate control of the entire south Odisha.


Hence, the correct answer is option B.

Note:
 Mahendragiri mountain peak is the second highest peak of Odisha. The highest peak of Eastern Ghats is Jindhagada Peak. Anaimudi is the highest peak in Western Ghats. In $1986$ , The state government of Odisha declared the Mahendragiri hill as a biodiversity hotspot area.