Question

Choose the correct option:

(I) Solaikaradu is the highest peak of the Eastern Ghats at a height of 1,620 m.

(II) Meltapattu is the highest peak of the Javadi hills, at a height of 1,100 - 1,500 m.

(III) The Kalvarayan hills have two sections. The northern section is called the Periya Kalvarayan and the southern section is called the Chinna Kelvarayan.

• A. Only (II) and (III) are true.
• B. Only (I) and (III) are true.
• C. Only (I) and (II) are true.
• D. Only (I) is true.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Only (I) and (II) are true.

Solaikaradu is the highest peak of the Eastern Ghats at the height of 1,620 m. It is the peak of the Servarayan hills.

Meltapattu is the highest peak of the Javadi hills, at the height of 1,100 m - 1,500 m. Bluish grey granite is found on these hills.

The Kalvarayan hills have two sections. The northern area is called the Chinna Kalvarayan with an average height of 825 m, and the southern section is called the Periya Kelvarayan with an average height of 1,220 m.