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Question 73

Which of the following Protected Areas are located in Cauvery basin ?
1. Nagarhole National Park
2. Papikonda National Park
3. Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
4. Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

AOptions

A
A) 1 and 2 only
B
B) 3 and 4 only
C
C) 1, 3 and 4 only
D
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

BSolution

The Cauvery basin is located in Southern India, primarily spanning parts of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. Let's analyze the location of the given Protected Areas:

  • 1. Nagarhole National Park: Located in Karnataka, Nagarhole National Park (also known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park) is a significant part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. The Kabini River, a major tributary of the Cauvery, flows through the park. Thus, it lies within the Cauvery basin. This is correct.

  • 2. Papikonda National Park: Located in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Papikonda National Park is situated along the banks of the Godavari River and is part of the Eastern Ghats. It is geographically distinct and does not fall within the Cauvery basin. This is incorrect.

  • 3. Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve: Located in Tamil Nadu, this tiger reserve is an important wildlife corridor connecting the Eastern and Western Ghats. The Moyar River, a tributary of the Bhavani River (which is a tributary of the Cauvery), flows through it. Hence, it is within the Cauvery basin. This is correct.

  • 4. Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary: Located in Kerala, this sanctuary is contiguous with Nagarhole (Karnataka) and Mudumalai (Tamil Nadu) national parks, forming part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. The Kabini River, a tributary of the Cauvery, also flows through this sanctuary. Therefore, it is situated in the Cauvery basin. This is correct.

Based on the analysis, Nagarhole National Park, Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve, and Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary are located in the Cauvery basin.

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CStrategy

For questions on protected areas and river basins, combine knowledge of Indian geography. Visualize the location of major national parks/sanctuaries and their proximity to major river systems. Understanding their state-wise distribution can also provide clues.

DSyllabus Analysis

This question falls under Environment & Ecology and Geography, specifically concerning protected areas, biodiversity hotspots, and major river basins in India.

EQuestion Analysis

Medium-Difficult. It requires precise geographical knowledge of multiple protected areas and their relationship to a specific river basin.