Question

The Western Ghats are locally known as Sahyadri in which state?

• A. Karnataka
• B. Maharashtra
• C. Tamil Nadu
• D. Kerala

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Maharashtra

Western Ghats and Sahyadri

• The Western Ghats, also known as the Sahyadri Mountains, are a mountain range that runs parallel to the western coast of the Indian peninsula.

• While the Western Ghats stretch across several states (Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu), the term "Sahyadri" is specifically used in Maharashtra.

  • They are a UNESCO World Heritage Site

  • They're one of the world's eight "hottest hotspots" of biological diversity

  • The range influences Indian monsoon weather patterns

  • They contain numerous protected areas, national parks, and wildlife sanctuaries

  • Many rivers originate in these mountains, including the Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri

  • The range is older than the Himalayas

  • Traditional communities have lived sustainably in the region for centuries