Q. Consider the following statements about Mudumalai Tiger Reserve::
1. It is located at the tri-junction of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
2. It is a part of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
About Mudumalai Tiger Reserve:
- Mudumalai Tiger Reserve is located in the Nilgiris District of Tamil Nadu state at the tri-junction of three states, viz, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
- It is a part of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (1st Biosphere Reserve in India) along with Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (Kerala) in the West, Bandipur National Park (Karnataka) in the North, Mukurthi National Park and Silent Valley in the South.
- Flora:The Reserve has tall grasses, commonly referred to as ‘Elephant Grass’.
- Bamboo of the giant variety, valuable timber species like Teak, Rosewood, etc.
- There are several species of endemic flora.
- Fauna:Flagship Species: Tiger and Asian Elephant.
Source: ForumIAS