Question

"Saddle Peak" located in..................

• A. Middle Himalayas
• B. Aravalli Ranges
• C. Eastern Ghats
• D. Andamans

Hint:

It's useful to memorize the highest peaks of major geographical features in India, such as the Himalayas (Kanchenjunga in India), Western Ghats (Anamudi), Eastern Ghats (Jindhagada Peak), and Aravalli Range (Guru Shikhar).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Question
This is a geography question asking for the location of Saddle Peak.

Step 2: Recalling Geographical Facts


Saddle Peak is the highest point in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a union territory of India.

It is located on North Andaman Island and is part of the Saddle Peak National Park.

Its elevation is about 732 meters (2,402 feet).


Step 3: Evaluating the Options


(A) Middle Himalayas, (B) Aravalli Ranges, (C) Eastern Ghats: These are all mountain ranges on the Indian mainland. Saddle Peak is not located in any of them.

(D) Andamans: This is the correct location. Saddle Peak is the highest point in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.


Step 4: Final Answer
Saddle Peak is located in the Andaman Islands. Therefore, option (D) is the correct answer.