UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 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

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 3 and 4 only
  3. 1, 3 and 4 only
  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer

Correct Answer

1, 3 and 4 only

Explanation

Nagarhole, Sathyamangalam and Wayanad lie in the Cauvery basin. Papikonda National Park is in the Godavari basin (Andhra Pradesh).

Topics: environment & ecology, national parks & sanctuaries, protected areas & biodiversity conservation, protected areas in the cauvery basin