Which of the following Protected Areas are located in Cauvery basin ? 1. Nagarhole National Park 2. Papikonda National Park 3. Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve 4. Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary Select the correct answer using the code given below :
A
1 and 2 only
B
3 and 4 only
C
1, 3 and 4 only
Correct Answer
D
1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation
Nagarhole, Sathyamangalam, and Wayanad are correct because they are part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and are drained by the Cauvery River or its major tributaries like the Kabini and Bhavani. Papikonda National Park is the incorrect element as it is located in Andhra Pradesh within the Godavari River basin, which eliminates options (a), (b), and (d). The core concept being tested is the geographical mapping of protected areas in relation to major river drainage systems and regional topography.
Geography - Protected Areas & River BasinsProtected Areas in Cauvery BasinProtected AreasCauvery basinNagarhole National ParkPapikonda National ParkSathyamangalam Tiger ReserveWayanad Wildlife Sanctuary