Q. With reference to the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve, consider the following statements:
1.It is located in Tamil Nadu.
2.The Bhavani River and its tributaries drain a significant part of the reserve.
3.The reserve shares its boundaries with protected areas such as the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, Bandipur Tiger Reserve, and Biligiri Ranganatha Tiger Reserve, facilitating the movement of elephants and tigers.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: All three
Statement 1 is correct: Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve is situated in Tamil Nadu and is one of India’s most important wildlife landscapes, serving as a critical ecological link between the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats.
Statement 2 is correct: The Bhavani River, along with streams such as the Moyar, drains parts of the reserve and supports its rich mosaic of dry deciduous, moist deciduous, semi-evergreen, and thorn forests.
Statement 3 is correct: The reserve is contiguous with Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, Bandipur Tiger Reserve, and Biligiri Ranganathaswamy Temple Tiger Reserve, making it a vital corridor for elephants, tigers, dholes, and other wide-ranging species.
Source: DTE
