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UPSC Prelims 2019 Paper-1 📅 02 Jun, 2019

Which of the following are in Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve?

A
Neyyar, Peppara and Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve
B
Mudumalai, Sathyamangalam and Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Silent Valley National Park
C
Kaundinya, Gundla Brahmeswaram and Papikonda Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Mukurthi National Park
D
Kawal and Sri Venkateswara Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve
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UPSC Prelims
2019 • 02 Jun, 2019 • Paper-1
Which of the following are in Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve?
Correct Answer
Neyyar, Peppara and Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve
Geographical Coverage Analysis: The Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve is located at the southern end of the Western Ghats, straddling the border between Kerala and......
Ref/Book : UPSC Prelims 2019
Ref. Subject Environment
Chapter -
Ref. Topic Protected Areas
Pg. No -
💡 Analysis & Explanation
Geographical Coverage Analysis ▼
The Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve is located at the southern end of the Western Ghats, straddling the border between Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Constituent Protected Areas ▼
It comprises several contiguous protected zones, specifically the Shendurney, Peppara, and Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuaries situated in Kerala, and the Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve located in Tamil Nadu.
Conclusion ▼
Option A precisely lists the sanctuaries and reserves that fall strictly under the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve's designated boundary.
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