Silent Valley is known for its dense forests, pristine environment, and rich biodiversity, including many rare species of flora and fauna. It is located in the Nilgiri Hills in the Palakkad district of Kerala.
Silent Valley, the biodiversity hotspot is situated in
Asked in PPSC CS Prelims 2015 · Topic: Biodiversity (Biodiversity Hotspots (Global and Indian))
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