Question

Consider the following about Meesapulimala:

1. It is the second-highest peak in South India.

2. It lies between the Anamala and Palanimala ranges.

3. It is located in Wayanad district.

• A. 1 & 2
• B. 2 & 3
• C. 1 & 3
• D. All are correct

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 1 & 2

• Correct Answer: Option A)1 & 2

• Meesapulimala is one of the significant mountain peaks in South India located in Idukki district of Kerala.

• It is the second-highest peak in South India - This statement is correct. Meesapulimala, with an elevation of about 2,640 meters (8,661 feet), is indeed the second-highest peak in South India after Anamudi (which is the highest at 2,695 meters).

• It lies between the Anamala and Palanimala ranges- This statement is correct. Meesapulimala is situated between these two mountain ranges in the Western Ghats.

• It is located in Wayanad district - This statement is incorrect. Meesapulimala is not located in Wayanad district but is situated in Idukki district of Kerala. It is specifically found in the Kannan Devan Hills of Idukki, near the border of Tamil Nadu.