With reference to Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve consider the following statements:1. The Eastern and Western Ghats merge at this tiger reserve.2. The reserve is an extension of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.3. Tropical evergreen forest is mostly found in this reserve.Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Q. With reference to Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve consider the following statements:
1. The Eastern and Western Ghats merge at this tiger reserve.
2. The reserve is an extension of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
3. Tropical evergreen forest is mostly found in this reserve.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Statement 1: Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve is situated in the Erode district of Coimbatore in Tami Nadu. The Eastern and Western Ghats merge at this tiger reserve.

Statement 2: The reserve is an extension of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.

Statement 3: The statement is incorrect. Tropical dry forest is mostly found in this reserve. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/youth-goes-missing-inside-erode-sathyamangalam-tiger-reserve/article65945088.ece

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