Hill Stations of Tamil Nadu
Hill-station questions are matching questions: station to district, and station to hill range (Nilgiris, Palani hills, Shevaroys, Eastern Ghats).
| Hill station | Hills | District |
|---|---|---|
| Udhagamandalam (Ooty) | Nilgiris | The Nilgiris |
| Coonoor | Nilgiris | The Nilgiris |
| Kotagiri | Nilgiris | The Nilgiris |
| Kodaikanal | Palani hills | Dindigul |
| Yercaud | Shevaroy (Servarayan) hills | Salem |
| Valparai | Anamalai hills | Coimbatore |
| Topslip | Anamalai hills | Coimbatore |
| Yelagiri | Eastern Ghats | Tirupathur |
| Kolli Hills | Eastern Ghats | Namakkal |
| Javadhu Hills | Eastern Ghats | Tiruvannamalai / Vellore belt |
| Sirumalai | Sirumalai hills | Dindigul |
| Megamalai (High Wavys) | Western Ghats | Theni |
The Eastern Ghats entries, Yelagiri, Kolli Hills and the Javadhu Hills, are the classic trap options, while the Nilgiris alone account for Ooty, Coonoor and Kotagiri.
Frequently asked questions
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Compiled from official Tamil Nadu government sources and standard references. Time-sensitive counts carry an as-of note on the page. Sources: TNPSC official notifications. Figures are indicative and may change with each official notification. Data last reviewed: July 2026.
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