Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in the Western Ghats of Kerala.
2.Chenthuruni River flows through the Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Western Ghats, in the Kollam district of Kerala. The sanctuary is located on either side of the Shendurney River, which is also referred to as the Chenthuruni River. It features a mix of evergreen and deciduous forests, along with rolling hills, streams, and rivers, creating a lush and diverse landscape. Asceua tertia is a newly identified species of ground-dwelling spider, discovered in the Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary.

Source: Forum IAS

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