Which hill station is located in the Nilgiri Hills?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (B) Ooty

• Ooty (Udhagamandalam) is a famous hill station located in the Nilgiri Hills in the southern part of India, specifically in Tamil Nadu.

• It is renowned for its scenic beauty, cool climate, and tea plantations.

• Ooty is also known as the "Queen of Hill Stations" in South India.

• The Nilgiri Hills are part of the Western Ghats and are located in the southern part of India, covering parts of Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

• Ooty was once the summer capital of the Madras Presidency under British rule.

• Other attractions: Ooty Lake, Botanical Garden, Doddabetta Peak (the highest point in the Nilgiris), and the Nilgiri Mountain Railway (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).

• The town is located at an altitude of about 2,240 meters (7,350 feet) above sea level.

• Option A – Darjeeling: Located in the Himalayas in West Bengal, not in the Nilgiris.

• Option C – Mussoorie: Located in the Himalayas in Uttarakhand, not in the Nilgiris.

• Option D – Shimla: Also a hill station, but located in the Himalayas in Himachal Pradesh, not the Nilgiris.