Q. Which of the following hills are found where the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats meet? (UPSC Prelims 2008)
Answer: Nilgiri Hills
Notes: The Nilgiri Hills form the junction where the Eastern Ghats and Western Ghats converge in southern India, spanning Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka. Known as the "Blue Mountains," they reach about 2,600 meters with peaks like Doddabetta. Anaimalai Hills lie north in the Western Ghats, Cardamom Hills south near Kerala-Tamil Nadu, and Shevoroy Hills in the Eastern Ghats. This convergence creates unique biodiversity hotspots such as Mukurthi National Park.