Q. With reference to the Pampadum Shola National Park, consider the following statements:
1.It is the smallest national park in Tamil Nadu.
2.It is home to endangered Nilgiri Tahr.
3.It serves as the watershed of the Pambar and Vaigai rivers.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation: 2 and 3
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Pampadum Shola National Park is the smallest national park in Idukki district of Kerala in India.
Statement 2 is correct: It is part of the Southern Western Ghats with a unique shola-grassland ecosystem, home to endangered species such as the Nilgiri Tahr, Nilgiri Marten, and Kerala Laughing Thrush.
Statement 3 is correct: It serves as the watershed of the Pambar and Vaigai rivers, crucial for Tamil Nadu’s plains.
Source: DTE
