Question

Consider the following statements regarding mountain passes in Kerala:

1. Bodinaikkannoor Pass connects Idukki and Madurai.

2. Nadukani Pass is located in Palakkad district.

3. Aryankavu Pass is traversed by NH 744.

Which are correct?

• A. 1 and 3 only
• B. 2 and 3 only
• C. 1 and 2 only
• D. All are correct

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 1 and 3 only

• Correct Answer: Option A)1 and 3 only

• Bodinaikkannoor Pass connects Idukki and Madurai - This statement is correct. Bodinaikkannoor Pass (also known as Bodimettu Pass) is an important mountain pass that connects Idukki district in Kerala with Madurai district in Tamil Nadu.

• Nadukani Pass is located in Palakkad district - This statement is incorrect. Nadukani Pass is actually located in the Wayanad-Kannur region, providing connectivity between Kannur and Wayanad districts of Kerala. It is not in Palakkad district.

• Aryankavu Pass is traversed by NH 744 - This statement is correct. National Highway 744 (formerly NH 208) passes through Aryankavu Pass, which connects Kerala with Tamil Nadu through the Western Ghats.