UPSC Prelims 2017·GS1·geography·ecology and environment

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?

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  1. ASathyamangalam Tiger ReserveCorrect
  2. BNallamala Forest
  3. CNagarhole National Park
  4. DSeshachalam Biosphere Reserve

Explanation

Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve, located in the Erode district of Tamil Nadu, serves as a vital ecological corridor connecting the Eastern and Western Ghats. It acts as a significant link between the Nilgiris (part of the Western Ghats) and the Eastern Ghats, facilitating the movement of wildlife, especially large mammals like elephants and tigers, between these two major biodiversity regions. This connectivity is crucial for maintaining genetic flow and the long-term viability of wildlife populations. The other options are located within either the Eastern or Western Ghats but do not serve as a direct bridge between the two in the same critical manner.
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