Question

Which of the following ghats links Hassan-Sakleshpur and Mangalore?
a. Charmadi Ghat
b. Shiradi Ghat
c. Agumbe Ghat
d. Hulikal Ghat

Answer 1

Hint: The Hassan-Sakleshpur to Mangalore route is extremely important in the state of Karnataka. It witnesses a huge rush of commuters and vehicles carrying goods as well.

Complete answer:
Let us consider the options now,
a. The Charmadi ghat is situated in the Mudigere taluk of Chikkamagalur and in the Belthangady taluk of Dakshina Kannada. It connects the district of Chikkamagaluru with Dakshina Kannada. It is not the correct answer.
b. Shiradi ghat is located in the Puttur Taluk of Dakshina Kannada. This ghat connects the places of Hassan and Sakleshpur with the city of Mangalore.
c. The Agumbe ghat is located in the Shimoga district which lies in the South Western coast of the country. It is situated about 98 km away from Mangalore. This is not a correct option.
d. The Hulikul ghat is situated in the Hulikal village, which is also in the Shimoga district of Karnataka. It is also known by the name of Balebare ghat. This is also not a correct option.
Hence, the correct answer is b. Shiradi Ghat.

Note: Please note that in 2014, the concerned authorities decided to temporarily shut down the Shiradi ghat and open ways through other alternative routes instead. These routes included the Charmadi, the Agumbe and the Hulikul ghats. This was done in light of excess traffic on the conventional route.