UPSC Prelims 2004 Q61: Geography – Indian Physical Geography
Consider the following statements:
1. Mahadeo Hills
2. Sahyadri Parvat
3. Satpura Range
What is the correct sequence of the above from the north to the south?
- (a) 1, 2, 3
- (b) 2, 1, 3
- (c) 1, 3, 2
- (d) 2, 3, 1
Answer: (c) 1, 3, 2
Explanation
Hills from north to south
| Range | Position |
|---|---|
| Mahadeo Hills | Northernmost, about 22.5 N in the Satpura system |
| Satpura Range | About 21.5 N |
| Sahyadri | Western Ghats, further south and west |
The sequence from north to south is Mahadeo Hills - Satpura Range - Sahyadri: the Mahadeo Hills lie in the north of the Satpura system in Madhya Pradesh, the main Satpura range lies a little to the south, and the Sahyadri or Western Ghats extend much further south along the west coast.
Answer: (c) 1, 3, 2.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. It puts the Sahyadri before the Satpura range.
- (b) Incorrect. It puts the Sahyadri north of the Mahadeo Hills.
- (c) CORRECT. Mahadeo Hills, Satpura, Sahyadri.
- (d) Incorrect. It puts the Sahyadri first.
Key point
Satpura system: Mahadeo hills, Maikal range, Rajpipla hills.
Remember
Mahadeo Hills lie north of the main Satpura range.
Common mistakes
- Thinking the Sahyadri is the northernmost range.
- Not knowing the Mahadeo Hills form part of the Satpura.
- Mixing the Western Ghats with the Aravalis.
Exam tip
Dhupgarh in the Mahadeo Hills is the highest point of the Satpura.
Sources
- NCERT Class XI Geography — India: Physical Environment — Structure and Physiography
- National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organisation — National Atlas of India: Physiography