Question

Which mountain pass is present in the Western Ghats?
A) Bhor Ghat
B) Pal Ghat
C) Rohtang Ghat
D) None of these

Answer 1

Hint: It is located on the crest of the Western Ghats on a road route in Maharashtra, India. The proposed Golden Quadrilateral Freight Corridors pass-through this Ghat.

Complete answer:
The Western Ghats, also known as the Sahyadri, run along the western edge of the Deccan Plateau, separating it from a narrow coastal plain along the Arabian Sea. The Western Ghats are a mountain range that runs parallel to the western coast of the Indian peninsula for 1,600 kilometres and has an area of 160,000 square kilometres. The Western Ghats are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of eight biological diversity hotspots on the planet.

The range begins near the Gujarat-Maharashtra boundary, south of the Tapti River, and extends for around 1600 kilometres through Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala, ending in Kanyakumari.

Let us analyze the given options:
Option A) Bhor Ghat: Bhor Ghat was the Satavahana Dynasty's old trade route connecting the Konkan coast's ports (Choul, Revdanda, Panvel) with the Deccan plateau's surrounding districts. Various passes can be found in the mountains to facilitate traffic flow. The Western Ghats flow through Bhor ghat, which connects Khopoli and Khandala. Hence, this option is correct.

Option B) Pal Ghat: Palakkad Gap is another name for Palghat. It is a major mountain pass in the Western Ghats mountain range in southwestern India that extends along Kerala's whole eastern border, separating it from Tamil Nadu. Hence, this option is also correct.

Option C) Rohtang Ghat: The Rohtang Pass was called by those who attempted to cross the pass in severe weather. It is a high mountain pass located 51 kilometres from Manali on the eastern end of the Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas. It connects Himachal Pradesh's Kullu Valley with the Lahaul and Spiti Valleys.

Option D) None of these: As we know, Option A and Option B are the correct answer. Hence, this opinion is incorrect.

Therefore, Option A. Bhor ghat and Option B.Pal Ghat are the correct answers because Bhor ghat and Pal Ghat mountain passes are present in the Western Ghats.

Note: The ‘Gersoppa' or ‘Jog' waterfall on the Sharavati River is India's highest waterfall and is located in the Western Ghats. On the Palni Hill, the famed hill station of ‘Kodaikanal' (Tamil Nadu) is located, while ‘Ooty' (Udagamandalam or Ootacamund) is located on the Nilgiri in Tamil Nadu.