Geography question from JKAS Prelims, 2022 by JKPSC
Arrange the main peaks of Western Ghats in descending order of elevation:
i. Doddabetta
ii. Ooty
iii. Anamudi
iv. Pushpagiri
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option B —
iii, i, ii, iv
Vertical Arrangement of Peaks (Descending Order)
Anamudi (iii)
Elevation: 2,695 meters.
Location: Eravikulam National Park, Kerala.
Significance: It is the highest peak in the Western Ghats and all of South India. It is located at the junction of the Anaimalai, Palani, and Cardamom Hills.
Doddabetta (i)
Elevation: 2,637 meters.
Location: Nilgiri District, Tamil Nadu.
Significance: It is the highest peak in the Nilgiri Hills and the second-highest in the Western Ghats.
Ooty / Udhagamandalam (ii)
Elevation: approximately 2,240 meters.
Location: Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu.
Significance: While primarily known as a hill station, its urban center and surrounding ridges sit at this significant altitude, placing it below the major peaks like Doddabetta but above many others in the range.
Pushpagiri (iv)
Elevation: 1,712 meters.
Location: Kodagu (Coorg) District, Karnataka.
Significance: Also known as Kumara Parvatha, it is one of the highest peaks in Karnataka and the highest point within the Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary.
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.
