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The Palghat gap serves communication inland from this port to Madras:

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

Answer options

  1. Cochin
  2. Mangalore
  3. Mumbai
  4. Goa

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Cochin

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Cochin šŸ“š Explanation: The Palghat Gap is a major geographical break in the Western Ghats mountain range. It serves as a crucial inland communication and transport route connecting the coastal port city of Cochin in Kerala to Madras in Tamil Nadu. This natural corridor significantly facilitates trade and movement across the southern Indian peninsula.