With reference to Eravikulam National Park (ENP) consider the following statements:1.It is the first National Park of Kerala.2.It is situated in the Vythiri Hill of the southern Western Ghats.3.The highest peak in South India is located in the park.4.The park is a natural habitat of Nilgiri tahr.Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Q. With reference to Eravikulam National Park (ENP) consider the following statements::
1.It is the first National Park of Kerala.
2.It is situated in the Vythiri Hill of the southern Western Ghats.
3.The highest peak in South India is located in the park.
4.The park is a natural habitat of Nilgiri tahr.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1, 3 and 4 only

[B] 2 and 4 only

[C] 1, 2 and 4 only

[D] 2 and 3 only

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1, 3 and 4 are correct. Eravikulam National Park is the first National Park of Kerala. The highest peak (the Anamudi) in South India is located in the park. The park is a natural habitat of Nilgiri tahr.

Statement 2 is incorrect. ENP is situated in the Kannan Devan Hills of the southern Western Ghats.

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