Question

The Western Ghats is also known as 'Sahyadri'

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A

True

The Western Ghats is a biodiversity hotspot lying parallel to the Arabian sea. This region is rich in different types of ecosystems like forests, grasslands, sacred groves, marshes, rivers, and ponds. Rare species of plants and small animals are found in the Western Ghats. It is also known by the names 'Sahyadri' or 'Sahya' mountains.