Q. Which Karnataka site is called "The Cherrapunji of South India"?
Answer: Agumbe
Notes: Agumbe is located in Shimoga district, Karnataka, in the Western Ghats. It is known for very high rainfall, earning the title "The Cherrapunji of South India." Agumbe hosts a Rainforest Research Station focused on King Cobra conservation. It lies in the Malenadu region and is noted for medicinal plants and rainforest preservation efforts.
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