​Consider the following statements:
1.The Eastern Ghats and Western Ghats meet at the Nilgiri Hills.
2.The Thar Desert is the most densely populated desert in the world.
3.The Patkai or Purvanchal ranges are part of the Eastern Himalayas.
4.The Satpura range is formed by a series of scarped plateaus on the south, generally
at an elevation varying between 300-400 m above the mean sea level
Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is: (C) 1, 2 and 3 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct – The Eastern Ghats and Western Ghats do meet at the Nilgiri Hills (in Tamil Nadu and Kerala).

• Statement 2 is correct – The Thar Desert is indeed one of the most densely populated deserts in the world, particularly in India (with high population density in regions like Rajasthan).

• Statement 3 is correct – The Patkai or Purvanchal ranges are part of the Eastern Himalayas, located along the India-Burma border.

• Statement 4 is incorrect – The Satpura Range is not formed by scarped plateaus at 300-400m elevation. The Satpura Range is a series of mountains and the highest peaks are over 1,000 meters (about 1,352 m for the highest point, Dhupgarh).

Information Booster:

• Nilgiri Hills – Known for tea plantations and biodiversity, with Doddabetta being the highest peak at 2,637 meters.

• Thar Desert – Spreads over Rajasthan, Punjab, and Haryana, and is known for its high population density.

• Purvanchal Ranges – Includes Naga Hills, Manipur Hills, and Lushai Hills, part of the Eastern Himalayas.

• Satpura Range – Extends across Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Chhattisgarh, and includes Pachmarhi Hills as the highest peak at 1,352 meters.

Additional Knowledge:

• Thar Desert – The desert has a high population density due to agriculture and settlements along river valleys.

• Eastern Ghats – Meet the Western Ghats at the Nilgiris, known for rich biodiversity and scenic landscapes.