Q. With reference to the Ponmudi hills, how many of the following statements are correct?
1.It is part of the Eastern Ghats Mountain range.
2.It is located in Telangana.
3.These hills are rich in biodiversity.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation – Ponmudi hills are also known as ‘Golden Hill’ or ‘Golden Peak’. It is located in the state of Kerala. It is part of the Western Ghats Mountain range. The hills are a part of the Agasthyamalai landscape, at the southernmost tip of the Western Ghats. These hills are rich in biodiversity. Recently, the third species of damselfly has been discovered from this region. It is named Cliffside Bambootail (Phylloneura rupestris). It lays eggs in the moss beds over rock cliffs. It is endemic to the Western Ghats. It has been recorded only in the area between the Nilgiri Hills and Sharavathi Valley, north of the Palghat Gap.
Source: Forum IAS
