Multiple choice

Which mountains are known as Blue Mountains?

  1. Kanchanganga

  2. Himalaya

  3. Himagiri

  4. Nilgiri
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Nilgiri Hills literally mean 'blue mountains' in Tamil and Malayalam languages. They get this name from the blue haze that surrounds the mountains when viewed from a distance, caused by the eucalyptus trees and kurinji flowers that bloom in the region.

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