Consider the following statements about Agasthyamalai: 1. River Tambraparani flows through it. 2. Peppara Wildlife sanctuary is a part of Agasthyamalai biosphere reserve.Which of Statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

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Q. Consider the following statements about Agasthyamalai:
1. River Tambraparani flows through it.
2. Peppara Wildlife sanctuary is a part of Agasthyamalai biosphere reserve.
Which of Statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Agasthyamalai

Location: Kerala, Tamil Nadu
Rivers: Tambraparani
Details:
Climate: Tropical Monsoon
Flora:
Forest Types: thorn, moist deciduous and semi-evergreens
Endemic Flora: Rudraksha tree, Black plums, Gaub tree, Wild dhaman
Endemic Fauna: Lion-tailed macaque, Slender loris, Great pied hornbill
Protected areas:

Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Peppara Wildlife sanctuary
Shendumey wildlife Sanctuary
KalakadMundanthurai Tiger Reserve.

Source: List of Biosphere Reserves in India