RRB NTPC · Question 59
_______ are a mountain range that runs almost parallel to the western coast of the Indian peninsula, and is one of the eight “hottest hotspots” of biological diversity in the world sometimes called the “Great Escarpment of India”. A. Eastern Ghats B. Western Ghats C. Himalayas D. Satpura Range
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Answer: (D) B
Explanation
The Western Ghats (Sahyadri) run parallel to India's west coast from Gujarat to Kerala. They are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world's eight 'hottest hotspots' of biodiversity.