Q. .Consider the following statements:
1.The Lemru Elephant Reserve is a protected area located in Tamil Nadu.
2.The Hasdeo River is the largest tributary of the Mahanadi River..
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Lemru Elephant Reserve is a protected area located in the Korba district of Chhattisgarh, India. It is one of the largest elephant reserves in the country, covering an area of 1,995 square kilometers. Its objective is to provide elephants with a permanent habitat, reduce property damage, and mitigate human-elephant conflicts. The area under the reserve is part of the Hasdeo Aranya forests.
Statement 2 is correct. The Hasdeo River is the largest tributary of the Mahanadi River. It originates in the Amarkantak plateau in Chhattisgarh state and flows for 333 kilometers before joining the Mahanadi River near Shiladehi (Birra). The Hasdeo River is a major source of water for irrigation, industrial use, and domestic consumption in the region. Seonath River is the longest tributary of the Mahanadi River.
Source: ForumIAS
