Question

Which hill station is also called “The Queen of Satpuras”?
A. Nilgiri
B. Pachmarhi
C. Shillong
D. Ooty

Answer 1

Hint: Hill stations are picturesque high altitude locations among mountain ranges. Due to their pleasant weather, rich culture, and scenic beauty, they are very popular among tourists. India has 7 major mountain ranges and countless hill stations.

Complete answer: Option A: The Nilgiri hill station is a part of the Western Ghats, and is famous for its eucalyptus oil and tea. It is called Nilgiri because it means Blue Mountain in Tamil. It appears blue due to the mass flowering of the Neelakurinji shrub that grows there.
Option B: Pachmarhi is known as Satpura ki Rani, or The queen of Satpuras, because it is rich in nature, history, and beauty, and is located in the Satpura mountain range.
Option C: Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya which means “abode of clouds”. It is known for Cheraounji and Mawsynram, which are the wettest places in the world. It is also famous for its limestone caves and orange honey.
Option D: Ooty is short for the word Ootacamund, which is an Anglicized version of Udhagamandalam meaning House of Mountains. It is also located in the Nilgiri hills, in Tamil Nadu. Ooty is well known for its Tea plantations and divine greenery.

Therefore the correct answer is Option B: Pachmarhi.

Note: The Satpura Range is a range of hills in central India. The range begins in the state of eastern Gujarat, and then goes east through the border of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh and continues till Chhattisgarh. This range is a part of the Deccan plateau, and stretches for about 900 km.