By what other name are the Western Ghats known?
a) Sahyadri
b) Himadri
c) Shiwalik
d) Purvanchal
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Answer: a) Sahyadri
Explanation
- Sahyadri: The Western Ghats are locally known as the Sahyadri mountains in Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka. Running parallel to the western coast of India, this continuous mountain chain is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the world’s eight “hottest hotspots” of biological diversity.
Overview of Other Options
- b) Himadri: The local name for the Greater Himalayas, which is the innermost, highest, and most continuous range of the Himalayan mountain system (housing peaks like Everest and Kanchenjunga).
- c) Shiwalik: The southernmost and outermost range of the Himalayas, consisting of foothills made up of unconsolidated sediments.
- d) Purvanchal: The eastern extension of the Himalayan range, running along India’s northeastern border (comprising ranges like the Patkai, Naga, Mizo, and Manipur hills).
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