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SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 30

SSC CGL - 9th March 2020 Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q30

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What is the pass at the southern end of the Nilgiri hills called?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e Palakkad gap.

  • Palakkad Gap or Palghat Gap is a low mountain pass in the Western Ghats between Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu and Palakkad in Kerala.
  • It has an average elevation of 140 metres with a width of 24–30 kilometres.
  • The pass is located between the Nilgiri Hills to the north and Anaimalai Hills to the south.