Answer: Maharashtra
Notes: The Kaas Plateau, situated in the Western Ghats and recognized as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site since 2012, derived its name from the Kaasa tree (Elaeocarpus glandulosus), also known as Kaas Pathar in Marathi, belonging to the rudraksha family. A recent research conducted on sediment samples from a seasonal lake located in the Kaas Plateau of the Satara district in Maharashtra, India, has revealed a significant change in the Indian Summer Monsoons.
