Question

Mountain passes in the Western Ghats

Answer 1

Answer:

The Western Ghats, also known as Sahyadri, is a mountain range that covers an area of 160,000 km² in a stretch of 1,600 km parallel to the western coast of the Indian peninsula, traversing the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.

Explanation:

Thal Ghat, Bhor Ghat and Pal ghat are the three most important passes linking the rest of India with the western coastal area (sandwiched between Western ghats and the Arabian sea) (Palakkad). These three passes have been used since ancient times for navigation and transportation.