UPSC General Studies Solved Paper - General Studies-2017

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    From the ecological point of view, which one of the following assumes importance in being a good link between the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats?

    A)  Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve

    B)  Nallamala Forest

    C)  Nagarhole National Park

    D)  Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Exp. [a] Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve Sathyamangalam Wildlife Sanctuary and Tiger Reserve is a protected area and tiger reserve along the Western Ghats in the Indian State of Tamil Nadu.  Sathyamangalam forest range is a significant wildlife corridor in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve between the Western Ghats and the rest of the Eastern Ghats and a genetic link between the four other protected areas which it adjoins, including the Billigiriranga Swamy Temple Wildlife Sanctuary, Sigur Plateau, Mudumalai National Park and Bandipur National Park


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