INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

PHYSIOLOGY OF INDIA

INDIAN PHYSIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In which State is the Guru Shikhar Peak located? [IAS 2007]
A
Rajasthan
B
Gujarat
C
Madhya Pradesh
D
Maharashtra
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Guru Shikhar, a peak in the Arbuda Mountains of Sirohi district in Rajasthan, is the highest point of the Aravalli Range and Rajasthan. It rises to an elevation of 1, 722 metres (5, 650 ft).

Detailed explanation-2: -Q. The Raman Peak is situated in which of the following place? Notes: The Raman Peak is situated in the Arabian Sea. It is a Submarine mountain peak.

Detailed explanation-3: -Gurushikhar holds the honor of being not only the highest peak of Mount Abu but the whole of Aravali mountain range, Situated at a height of 1722 meters from the sea-level, Gurushikar provides a breathtaking panoramic view of Mount Abu town and green aravali range.

Detailed explanation-4: -Guru Shikhar translates to ‘the peak of the guru’ and was named after Guru Dattatreya who is believed to have resided on the peak during his days as a monk. The cave atop the peak has been converted to a temple in his remembrance. Guru Shikhar is also home to the Mount Abu Observatory.

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