Which of the following Protected Areas are located in Cauvery basin?1. Nagarhole National park2. Papikonda National Park3. Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve4. Wayanad Wildlife SanctuarySelect the correct answer using the code given below:
✓ Correct answer: c) 1, 3 and 4 only
ExplanationOption 1 is correct : Nagarhole National Park is located in the Kodagu and Mysore districts of Karnataka.The Nagarahole River flows through the park which joins the Kabini River which also is a boundary between Nagarahole and Bandipur National Park.Option 2 is incorrect : Papikonda National Park is located in the East Godavari and West Godavari districts of Andhra Pradesh.It lies in the Godavari River Basin, not the Cauvery Basin.Option 3 is correct : Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve (STR) is located at the confluence region of Western and Eastern Ghats, in the Erode district of the state of Tamil Nadu.In the northern part of Erode district, the Palar river flows and drains into the Cauvery river.The Bhavani River, a major tributary of the Cauvery, flows through this region.Option 4 is correct : Kabini river, a tributary of the Cauvery river flows through the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary.SUPER HINT For S2, "Konda" phrase In Papikonda is more associated with Andhra and Telangana state areas which are far away from Cauvery basin, hence likely false, eliminating options A and D. 225
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