Previous Year Question
Consider the following pairs:
Hills | Region |
1. Cardamom Hills | Coromandel Coast |
2. Kaimur Hills | Konkan Coast |
3. Mahadeo Hills | Central India |
4. Mikir Hills | North-East India |
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
1 and 2
2 and 3
3 and 4
2 and 4
Correct Answer: C
Detailed Solution
Pair 1: Cardamom Hills—Coromandel Coast is incorrect
The Cardamom Hills form part of the southern Western Ghats.
They are located mainly in Kerala and south-western Tamil Nadu.
They derive their name from the extensive cultivation of cardamom in this region.
The Coromandel Coast lies on India’s eastern coast, mainly along Tamil Nadu and southern Andhra Pradesh.
Therefore, associating the Cardamom Hills with the Coromandel Coast is incorrect.
Pair 2: Kaimur Hills—Konkan Coast is incorrect
The Kaimur Hills constitute the eastern extension of the Vindhya Range.
They extend from Madhya Pradesh towards Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
They form part of the northern edge of the Peninsular Plateau.
The Konkan Coast is a western coastal region of India, principally extending between Maharashtra and Goa.
Therefore, the Kaimur Hills have no geographical association with the Konkan Coast.
Pair 3: Mahadeo Hills—Central India is correct
The Mahadeo Hills form part of the Satpura Range in Madhya Pradesh.
They are situated mainly around the Pachmarhi region.
Dhupgarh, the highest point of the Satpura Range, is located in this region.
Madhya Pradesh constitutes a major part of Central India.
Therefore, this pair is correctly matched.
Pair 4: Mikir Hills—North-East India is correct
The Mikir Hills are now primarily known as the Karbi Anglong Hills.
They are situated in Assam.
They are regarded as a north-eastern extension of the Peninsular or Meghalaya Plateau.
Assam is situated in North-East India.
Therefore, this pair is also correctly matched.