Q. With reference to Bandipur National Park, consider the following statements:
1.It is located at the tri-junction of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala.
2.The Nagu river flows through the park, while kabini and moya rivers forms its northern and southern boundary respectively.
3.It shares its boundary with Mudumalai, Wayanad, and Nagarahole National Parks.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
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[A] 1 & 2 only

[B] 2 & 3 only

[C] 1& 3 only

[D] 3 only

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is incorrect- Bandipur National Park is located in the Chamarajanagar and Mysuru districts of Karnataka, at the tri-junction of the states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.
  • Statement 2 is correct- It is flanked by the Kabini River in the north and the Moyar in the south. The Nagu River runs through the park.
  • Statement 3 is correct- It shares its boundary with 3 other National Parks namely Nagarahole National Park (Karnataka), Wayanad National Park (Kerala) and Mudumalai National Park (Tamil Nadu)

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