Pidurutalagala (also known as Mount Pedro) is the highest peak in Sri Lanka, standing at 2,524 meters. It is located in the central highlands near the town of Nuwara Eliya. This mountain is a prominent geographical feature of the island, serving as a vital point for the country’s communications and weather observation. ANSWER: (A) Sri Lanka
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Situated in the heart of the “Hill Country,” Pidurutalagala is an ultra-prominent peak and the topographic summit of Sri Lanka. Geographically, the island is divided into three “peneplains” or steps and this peak sits on the highest, third step. Because Sri Lanka is a tropical island, the mountain experiences a unique “montane” climate, cooler than the coastal plains. It is a critical watershed for the island’s rivers. In geography exams, it is often paired with “Point Pedro” to test a candidate’s specific knowledge of the Indian subcontinent’s neighbor-state topography.
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