Which of the following are in Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve?
- ANeyyar, Peppara and Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger ReserveCorrect
- BMudumalai, Sathyamangalam and Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Silent Valley National Park
- CKaundinya, Gundla Brahmeswaram and Papikonda Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Mukurthi National Park
- DKawal and Sri Venkateswara Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve
Explanation
The Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve (ABR) is a significant ecological region located in the Western Ghats of South India, spanning across the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. It was designated as a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve in 2016. The reserve encompasses several protected areas. The core and buffer zones of the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve include the Neyyar, Peppara, and Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuaries in Kerala, and the Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu. This combination of protected areas makes up a vital biodiversity hotspot within the Western Ghats.
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