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UPSC Prelims 2020 Paper-1 📅 04 Oct, 2020

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:

A
1 and 2 only
B
3 and 4 only
C
1, 3 and 4 only
D
1, 2, 3 and 4
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UPSC Prelims
2020 • 04 Oct, 2020 • Paper-1
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:
Correct Answer
1, 3 and 4 only
Nagarhole Ecology: Located in Karnataka, the Kabini River (a major tributary of the Cauvery) flows extensively through Nagarhole National Park, situating it fir......
Ref/Book : UPSC Prelims 2020
Ref. Subject Environment
Chapter -
Ref. Topic Protected Areas
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💡 Analysis & Explanation
Nagarhole Ecology ▼
Located in Karnataka, the Kabini River (a major tributary of the Cauvery) flows extensively through Nagarhole National Park, situating it firmly within the Cauvery basin. (1 is correct).
Papikonda Location ▼
Papikonda National Park is situated in Andhra Pradesh and is intrinsically intertwined with the flow of the Godavari River, far north of the Cauvery basin. (2 is incorrect).
Sathyamangalam Range ▼
Situated in Tamil Nadu, this reserve forms a crucial corridor between the Eastern and Western Ghats. The Moyar River, a tributary of the Bhavani (which itself flows into the Cauvery), drains this area. (3 is correct).
Wayanad Hydrology ▼
Located in Kerala, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is heavily drained by the Kabini River ecosystem, making it a critical upper catchment area for the Cauvery basin. (4 is correct).
Conclusion ▼
Nagarhole, Sathyamangalam, and Wayanad all form integral parts of the expansive Cauvery River drainage system.
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