Doddabetta peak, which means a big mountain, is the highest mountain peak in the__________

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (D)   ​Nilgiri Hills

Doddabetta, Tamil Nadu

• Location: Situated at an altitude of 2,623 meters above sea level, Doddabetta is the highest peak in Tamil Nadu, located about 10 km from Ooty bus stand.
• Meaning: The name "Doddabetta" means "Big Mountain" in the Badugu language, which aptly describes its grandeur.
• Geography: It lies at the meeting point of the Western and Eastern Ghats, offering stunning views of the Nilgiri Hills and surrounded by dense Shola forests.
• Nearby Peaks: Hecuba (2,375 m), Kattadadu (2,418 m), and Kulkudi (2,439 m) are peaks in the Doddabetta range near Udagamandalam (Ooty).

Information booster:

• Ananthagiri Hills: ​Found in the Vikarabad district of Telangana, these hills are a vital water source for Osman Sagar (Gandipet Lake) and Himayat Sagar.
• Shevaroy Hills: Also called Shevaroy Hills, this mountain range rises to an elevation of 1,620 meters and is near the city of Salem in Tamil Nadu.
  
• ​Cardamom Hills: Known as Yela Mala, these hills are part of the southern Western Ghats, located in the Idukki district of Kerala.