Question

    Which forest is known as the "Cherrapunji of South

    India"? 
    A Agumbe Forest Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Nallamala Forest Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Pichavaram Mangrove Forest Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Molai Forest Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Agumbe Forest, located in the Shivamogga district of Karnataka, is referred to as the "Cherrapunji of South India" due to its high average annual rainfall of approximately 8000 mm. Situated in the Central Western Ghats at an elevation of 650 meters, this tropical moist evergreen forest is also the natural habitat of the King Cobra, earning it the title "The Cobra Capital." 

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