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Indian Geography
Question No. 281Interactive Test Mode
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Q281. Which one of the following is the correct sequence of hills starting from the north and going towards the south ?

Which one of the following is the correct sequence of hills starting from the north and going towards the south ?

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Correct Answer: Option (C) — Nallamalai Hills–Javadi Hills–Nilgiri Hills –Anamalai Hills

Concept & Option Breakdown

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Arranged from North to South:

  1. Nallamalai Hills: Located in Andhra Pradesh / Telangana (approx. 15°–16° N).
  2. Javadi Hills: Located in northern Tamil Nadu (approx. 12.5° N).
  3. Nilgiri Hills: Located at the junction of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka (approx. 11.4° N).
  4. Anamalai Hills: Located further south along the Kerala–Tamil Nadu border (approx. 10.3° N).

Therefore, the correct sequence is Nallamalai -> Javadi -> Nilgiri -> Anamalai.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Nallamalai is furthest north in Andhra Pradesh, while Anamalai (south of Palghat gap) is the southernmost among the options.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2005 (Q281)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Indian Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — Nallamalai Hills–Javadi Hills–Nilgiri Hills –Anamalai Hills

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2005 Q281

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2005 GS Paper I Question 281 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2005 Geography (Indian Geography) question is Option (C): "Nallamalai Hills–Javadi Hills–Nilgiri Hills –Anamalai Hills". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2005 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Geography" and micro-topic "Indian Geography". You can explore all repeated questions from Indian Geography in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Indian Geography UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Nallamalai is furthest north in Andhra Pradesh, while Anamalai (south of Palghat gap) is the southernmost among the options.

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