UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2019

Which of the following are in Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve?

  1. Neyyar, Peppara and Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve
  2. Mudumalai, Sathyamangalam and Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Silent Valley National Park
  3. Kaundinya, Gundla Brahmeswaram and Papikonda Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Mukurthi National Park
  4. Kawal and Sri Venkateswara Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve

Answer

Correct Answer

Neyyar, Peppara and Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve

Explanation

The Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve (Kerala and Tamil Nadu, southern Western Ghats) includes Neyyar, Peppara and Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuaries and the Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve. The other options belong to different reserves (e.g., Nilgiri, Eastern Ghats).

Topics: agasthyamala biosphere reserve, biodiversity conservation, biosphere reserves, environment and ecology