Question

UPSC Prelims 2017 Question:

From the ecological point of view, which one of the following assumes importance in being a good link between the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats?

1. Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
2. Nallamala Forest
3. Nagarhole National Park
4. Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 1: Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve

Detailed Solution

Explanation:

The Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve along with Silent Valley National Park, Bandipur National Park etc. It is a protected area and Tiger Reserve in the Eastern Ghats in the Erode District of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and it links the Eastern Ghats and Western Ghats allowing gene flow between diverse fauna populations of the two eco-regions

Therefore, option (1) is the correct answer.

Subject: Environment | Protected Areas

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