Western Ghats Quiz PDF
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This quiz covers various aspects of the Western Ghats, including its location, length, biodiversity, and environmental challenges. It is a good resource for testing one's knowledge of the topic, specifically in Indian geography.
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### **1. Which of the following states is not part of the Western Ghats region?** a\) Kerala\ b) Gujarat\ c) Tamil Nadu\ d) Karnataka\ **Answer:** b) Gujarat ### **2. What is the approximate length of the Western Ghats?** a\) 1,600 km\ b) 2,000 km\ c) 1,000 km\ d) 800 km\ **Answer:** a) 1,600 km...
### **1. Which of the following states is not part of the Western Ghats region?** a\) Kerala\ b) Gujarat\ c) Tamil Nadu\ d) Karnataka\ **Answer:** b) Gujarat ### **2. What is the approximate length of the Western Ghats?** a\) 1,600 km\ b) 2,000 km\ c) 1,000 km\ d) 800 km\ **Answer:** a) 1,600 km ### **3. The Western Ghats is known for its rich biodiversity. It is recognized as a:** a\) World Heritage Site\ b) UNESCO Biosphere Reserve\ c) National Park\ d) Ramsar Site\ **Answer:** a) World Heritage Site ### **4. Which of the following rivers does not originate from the Western Ghats?** a\) Godavari\ b) Narmada\ c) Krishna\ d) Kaveri\ **Answer:** b) Narmada ### **5. The highest peak in the Western Ghats is:** a\) Doddabetta\ b) Anamudi\ c) Mullayanagiri\ d) Agasthyakoodam\ **Answer:** b) Anamudi ### **6. The Western Ghats spread across how many Indian states?** a\) 4\ b) 6\ c) 8\ d) 10\ **Answer:** b) 6 ### **7. The Western Ghats are also known as:** a\) Eastern Ghats\ b) Sahyadri Mountains\ c) Nilgiri Hills\ d) Vindhya Range\ **Answer:** b) Sahyadri Mountains ### **8. The Western Ghats play a crucial role in influencing:** a\) The direction of ocean currents\ b) The Indian monsoon\ c) Tectonic plate movement\ d) Desert formation\ **Answer:** b) The Indian monsoon ### **9. Which of the following wildlife sanctuaries is located in the Western Ghats?** a\) Jim Corbett National Park\ b) Kaziranga National Park\ c) Silent Valley National Park\ d) Sundarbans National Park\ **Answer:** c) Silent Valley National Park ### **10. Which of the following environmental challenges is the Western Ghats facing?** a\) Deforestation\ b) Urbanization\ c) Mining\ d) All of the above\ **Answer:** d) All of the above