Question

Which district in Kerala is considered the "Gateway of Kerala" due to the gap in the Western Ghats?

• A. Palakkad
• B. Ernakulam
• C. Idukki
• D. Kozhikode

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Palakkad

• Palakkad The Palakkad Gap is a major low mountain pass in the Western Ghats between Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu and Palakkad in Kerala, measuring an average width of about 30–40 km. It has historically served as the primary land route ("Gateway") connecting Kerala to the rest of the Indian peninsula, heavily influencing the region's climate, trade, and migration.