Q. Pampadum Shola National Park, which was seen in the news, is located in which state?
Answer:
Kerala
Notes: A new plant species, Gongronema sasidharanii, was discovered in Pampadum Shola National Park, Kerala. This plant has smooth stems and small, urn-shaped flowers that are creamy white to purplish-green. It's the first time the Gongronema genus has been found in South India. Previously, Gongronema species in India were only found in the northeast, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and West Bengal. Pampadum Shola National Park is in the Southern Western Ghats, Kerala, covering about 12 sq km. The park has hilly terrain, altitudes from 1600 to 2400 m, and a misty climate with heavy monsoon rain.