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The mountain pass located at the southern end of the Nilgiri Hills in South India is known as:

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Thalghat Gap
  2. Sengottai Pass
  3. Palghat Gap
  4. Bhor Ghat

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Palghat Gap

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Palghat Gap šŸ“š Explanation: The Palghat Gap is a major geographical break situated at the southern end of the Nilgiri Hills in the Western Ghats. It acts as a vital inland communication corridor connecting Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu with Palakkad in Kerala. This natural mountain pass significantly facilitates both commercial trade and regional transport across the southern Indian peninsula.