Western Ghats

Q.

Which place is called the Orchid Paradise in India?

Q. The Cardamom hills are also called Yela Mala hills.

1. True
2. False

Q. Western Ghats is not a part of which of the following given states?

1. Kerala
2. Tamil Nadu
3. Karnataka
4. Orissa

Q. Which is the highest peak in the Nilgiri hills in Tamil Nadu?

1. Mukkuruthi peak
2. Doddabetta peak
3. Kottaimtalai
4. Perumalmalai

Q. Which of the following statements is/are true about the hills of the Western Ghats?

1. Mukkuruthi is one of the peaks of Palani hills, located in the Dindugal district of Tamil Nadu.
2. The Anamalai hills are located to the south of Palghat gap.
3. The Kadamparai hydroelectric power plant is located on Anamalai hills.
4. Varusanadu and Andipatti hills are famous for Srivilliputhur Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary.

Q. The Western Ghats extends across which of the following states?

1. Kerala
2. Tamil Nadu
3. Andhra Pradesh
4. Karnataka

Q. These hills are located in the north-western part of Tamil Nadu. These hills have more than 24 peaks with over 2000 m height. Doddabetta, with height 2, 637 m, is the highest peak of these hills. It has popular hill stations like Ooty. Which among the following hills is being talked about?

1. Anaimalai Hills
2. Palani Hills
3. Nilgiri Hills
4. Cardamom Hills