Question

The highest point of the Nilgiris hills is_________
A. Kalsubai
B.Salher
C.DodaBetta
D.Pushpagiri

Answer 1

Hint: The Nilgiri mountains are a part of the Western Ghats located in western Tamil Nadu. The name Nilgiri has been derived from Sanskrit word ‘Nilam’ which means blue and ‘Giri’ means mountains.

Complete answer: In the north the Nilgiri hills are separated by the Karnataka Plateau and in the South by Noyar river and from the Anaimalai and Palni hills.The highest point of the Nilgiri hills is Doda Betta which is 8652 feet. This is also the highest point in Tamil Nadu. Tea, Cinchona, Coffee and vegetables are grown extensively in the Nilgiri hills. The hills are rich in flora and fauna.Over 2700 species of flowering plants grow in the region. It is also the home for several animals like Bengal tiger, Indian elephant,Indian leopard, Chital deer, golden jackal and so many others.The highest unbroken waterfall in the Nilgiris is the Kolakambai fall which has a length of 120metre. The second highest is Catherine falls which is 76 metre.
The Nilgiri hills are a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve which is a part of the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves.
Looking at the options:
Option A:Kalsubai is a mountain in the Western Ghats, It does not belong to the Nilgiri hills. Hence this is incorrect.
Option B: Salher is located in the Nasik district of Maharashtra. Hence this is incorrect.
Option C: Doda Betta is the highest peak of the Nilgiris, located in the Western Ghats. This is the right answer.
Option D: Pushpagiri is located in the Western Ghats but its height is less than the Doddabetta of the Nilgiris. Hence this is incorrect.

Thus,Option C is the right answer.

Note: The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve was established in 1986 and was the first biosphere reserve in India. This biosphere reserve was set up with the following purpose:
1. Restoration of the degraded ecosystem and bring back to their natural conditions
2. To make it function as an alternative model of sustainable development
3. Conservation of in-situ genetic diversity of the species.