KALVARAYAN HILLS

Districts Covered

Extending northeast from Salem District, straddling multiple districts

Area

1095 sq. km

Elevation Range

2000 to 3000 feet

Geographical Significance

Separates Kaveri River basin (south) from Palar River basin (north)

Other Nearby Hills

Pachaimalai, Javadi, Shevaroy

Divisions

- Chinna Kalrayans (Little) - Periya Kalrayans (Big)

Chinna Kalrayans (Average Height)

2700 feet

Periya Kalrayans (Average Height)

4000 feet

Practice Question:

Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Kalvarayan Hills:

1. The Kalvarayan Hills are part of the Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu.
   
   
2. They act as a natural divide between the Kaveri and Palar river basins.
   
   
3. The hills are divided into Chinna Kalrayans and Periya Kalrayans.
   
   
4. The Kalvarayan Hills are located entirely within the Coimbatore district.
   
   

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

 A. 1 and 4 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3 only
D. 2, 3 and 4 only

Answer: B. 2 and 3 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is incorrect: Kalvarayan Hills are part of the Eastern Ghats, not the Western Ghats.
  
  
• Statement 2 is correct: They separate the Kaveri River basin (south) from the Palar River basin (north).
  
  
• Statement 3 is correct: They are divided into Chinna (Little) and Periya (Big) Kalrayans.
  
  
• Statement 4 is incorrect: They are not located in Coimbatore district but spread across Salem and nearby districts.