The Western Ghats

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Which state is NOT part of the Western Ghats?

  1. Kerala

  2. Karnataka

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Western Ghats run through the states of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Goa. Andhra Pradesh is located on the eastern coast of India.

What is the highest peak in the Western Ghats?

  1. Anamudi

  2. Kalsubai

  3. Mullayanagiri

  4. Doddabetta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anamudi, located in Kerala, is the highest peak in the Western Ghats, with an elevation of 2,695 meters (8,842 feet).

Which river originates in the Western Ghats?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Godavari

  4. Krishna


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Krishna River, one of the major rivers in India, originates in the Western Ghats in Maharashtra.

What is the name of the gap in the Western Ghats that allows the Palghat Pass to connect Kerala and Tamil Nadu?

  1. Thane Pass

  2. Bhor Ghat

  3. Amboli Ghat

  4. Palakkad Gap


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Palakkad Gap is a low mountain pass in the Western Ghats that connects the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

Which of the following is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Western Ghats?

  1. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

  2. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve

  3. Sundarbans National Park

  4. Kaziranga National Park


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, located in the Western Ghats, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its rich biodiversity.

Which of the following is a major tourist destination in the Western Ghats?

  1. Ooty

  2. Munnar

  3. Kodaikanal

  4. Mahabaleshwar


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Ooty, Munnar, Kodaikanal, and Mahabaleshwar are all popular tourist destinations in the Western Ghats, known for their scenic beauty and hill stations.

What is the name of the famous waterfall located in the Western Ghats?

  1. Jog Falls

  2. Dudhsagar Falls

  3. Shivanasamudra Falls

  4. Hogenakkal Falls


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jog Falls, located in Karnataka, is the highest waterfall in India and one of the highest in the world.

Which of the following is a major ecological concern in the Western Ghats?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Climate change

  3. Pollution

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Deforestation, climate change, and pollution are all major ecological concerns in the Western Ghats, threatening the region's biodiversity and ecosystem.

What is the name of the conservation initiative launched by the Indian government to protect the Western Ghats?

  1. Project Tiger

  2. Project Elephant

  3. Western Ghats Ecology Program

  4. Project Lion


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Western Ghats Ecology Program is a conservation initiative launched by the Indian government to protect the biodiversity and ecosystem of the Western Ghats.

Which of the following is a major challenge in conserving the Western Ghats?

  1. Encroachment

  2. Habitat fragmentation

  3. Illegal logging

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Encroachment, habitat fragmentation, and illegal logging are all major challenges in conserving the Western Ghats.

What is the name of the endangered species of primate found in the Western Ghats?

  1. Lion-tailed macaque

  2. Nilgiri tahr

  3. Great Indian bustard

  4. Snow leopard


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The lion-tailed macaque is an endangered species of primate found in the Western Ghats.

Which of the following is a major river that flows through the Western Ghats?

  1. Ganges

  2. Brahmaputra

  3. Godavari

  4. Narmada


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Godavari River, one of the major rivers in India, flows through the Western Ghats.

What is the name of the famous hill station located in the Western Ghats?

  1. Ooty

  2. Munnar

  3. Kodaikanal

  4. Mahabaleshwar


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Ooty, Munnar, Kodaikanal, and Mahabaleshwar are all famous hill stations located in the Western Ghats.

Which of the following is a major threat to the biodiversity of the Western Ghats?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Climate change

  3. Pollution

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Deforestation, climate change, and pollution are all major threats to the biodiversity of the Western Ghats.

What is the name of the conservation organization that works to protect the Western Ghats?

  1. World Wildlife Fund

  2. The Nature Conservancy

  3. Western Ghats Ecology Program

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The World Wildlife Fund, The Nature Conservancy, and the Western Ghats Ecology Program are all conservation organizations that work to protect the Western Ghats.

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