Q. With reference to the Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary, consider the following statements:
1.The river Tungabhadra separates the Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary into two parts.
2.Indian gour and giant squirrel are the keystone species in the sanctuary.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is incorrect. The perennial river Dayyam Vagu flows through the sanctuary, separating the wildlife sanctuary into two parts. The river Godavari also passes through the sanctuary.
Statement 2 is correct. The Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary is home to several keystone species, and among them are the Indian gaur and giant squirrel. These species play critical roles in maintaining the ecosystem and are essential for conserving the biodiversity of the region.
Source: Forum IAS
