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The 'Cardamom Hills' (Yela Mala) are located near the southern tip of the Western Ghats, primarily at the border of which two states?
A. Karnataka and Goa
B. Kerala and Tamil Nadu✓ Correct Answer
C. Maharashtra and Gujarat
D. Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Cardamom Hills form a crucial southern segment of the Western Ghats mountain range, situated across the border regions of southeast Kerala and southwest Tamil Nadu. They are well known for spice cultivation and differ from northern ranges located in Maharashtra or Karnataka.
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