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Q94 (NDA-I/2025) Geography › Maps & Locations › Indian physical geography Answer Verified

Mahendragiri, the highest peak of the Eastern Ghats, is located in which one of the following states ?

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Mahendragiri is a prominent mountain peak in the Eastern Ghats with an elevation of approximately 1,501 metres [2]. It is located in the Gajapati district of Odisha, specifically within the Paralakhemundi (or Rayagada) subdivision [1]. While some sources identify it as the highest peak of the Eastern Ghats [3], others note that peaks like Jindhagada or Arma Konda in Andhra Pradesh are higher. However, within the context of standard school textbooks and the provided options, Mahendragiri is frequently cited as the major peak of the Eastern Ghats located in Odisha [2]. It is also recognized as a Biodiversity Heritage Site and has been proposed as a Biosphere Reserve by the Odisha government [1]. The peak is situated near the border with Andhra Pradesh but remains administratively within Odisha's territory.

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  1. [1] CONTEMPORARY INDIA-I ,Geography, Class IX . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 2: Physical Features of India > The Peninsular Plateau > p. 12
  2. [2] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 2: Physiography > 8. The Eastern Ghats > p. 62
  3. [3] INDIA PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT, Geography Class XI (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 2: Structure and Physiography > The Deccan Plateau > p. 13
  4. [4] Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 29: Environment Issues and Health Effects > Ileritage Sites > p. 435
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