Multiple choice general knowledge

The western ghats in Maharashtra is known as...?

  1. Nilgiris

  2. Sahyadris

  3. Cardamon Hills

  4. Annamalai
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Explanation

The Western Ghats mountain range is locally known as Sahyadris in Maharashtra. The term 'Sahyadri' is the Marathi name for this mountain range that runs parallel to the western coast of India. The Nilgiris are part of the Western Ghats but located in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, while Cardamom Hills are in Kerala, and Annamalai Hills are in Tamil Nadu - none of these are in Maharashtra.

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