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Palghat is situated between:

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Answer options

  1. The Nilgiris and the Cardamon Hills
  2. The Nilgiris and the Anaimalai Hills
  3. The Anaimalai Hills and the Cardamon Hills
  4. The Cardamon Hills and Palini Hills

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: The Nilgiris and the Anaimalai Hills

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) The Nilgiris and the Anaimalai Hills šŸ“š Explanation: The Palghat Gap is a major mountain pass located in the Western Ghats that sits strategically between the Nilgiri Hills to its north and the Anaimalai Hills to its south. It is approximately 30 km wide and connects Kerala with Tamil Nadu. The pass serves as a vital corridor for trade, transport, and communication between the two states. It also significantly influences the regional climate by allowing monsoon winds to pass through the mountains.