Q. Which site in Karnataka is known as "The Cherrapunji of South India"?
Answer:
Agumbe
Notes: Agumbe, situated in the
Thirthahalli taluka of Shimoga district, Karnataka, is nestled in the
Malenadu region of the Western Ghats mountain range. It has received the epithet of "
The Cherrapunji of South India", owing to its high rainfall. Agumbe is associated with documentation of medicinal plants, rain-forest conservation efforts, the promotion of cottage industry, and tourism (trekking and photography). As a sanctuary for the King Cobra which is Agumbe's flagship species, The Agumbe Rain-forest Research Station was established.