Which of the following statements is wrong about the Deccan Plateau?
A
This is bordered by the Western Ghats in the west, Eastern Ghats in the east and the Satpura, Maikal range and Mahadeo hills in the north
B
Its western hills locally known by different names such as Sahyadri in Maharashtra, Nilgiri hills in Karnataka and Anaimalai hills in Tamil Nadu and Cardamom hills in Kerala
C
Anamudi, the highest peak of the Peninsular Plateau, is located on the Anaimalai Hills
D
The Eastern and the Western Ghats meet each other at the Shabarimala Hills
Correct Option:
D
Explanation
The Eastern and Western Ghats are generally regarded as meeting in the Nilgiri region, not at the Shabarimala Hills. Shabarimala lies in the Western Ghats of Kerala. Hence statement (4) is the incorrect statement about the Deccan Plateau.
