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Which of the following Protected Areas are located in the Cauvery basin?

  1. 1.Nagarhole National Park
  2. 2.Papikonda National Park
  3. 3.Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
  4. 4.Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. A.1 and 2 only
  2. B.3 and 4 only
  3. C.1, 3 and 4 only
  4. D.1, 2, 3 and 4
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: C. 1, 3 and 4 only

The Cauvery River basin originates in the Western Ghats and flows through Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Nagarhole National Park in Karnataka, Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu, and Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala are situated in the upper reaches and catchments of the Cauvery and its tributaries. Papikonda National Park, however, is located in the Godavari basin in Andhra Pradesh.

Source: UPSC gs1 2020

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