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    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 :

    This questions was previously asked in
    UPSC CSP Previous Year Paper (2020)

    1 and 2 only

    Incorrect Answer

    3 and 4 only

    Incorrect Answer

    1,3 and 4 only

    Correct Answer

    1,2,3 and 4

    Incorrect Answer
    Explanation:
    • Nagarhole National Park is in the Cauvery Basin. Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve lies on the banks of the River Bhavani, a tributary of the River Cauvery in the foothills of the Eastern Ghats. Kabini river (a tributary of Cauvery river) flows through the Wayanad wildlife sanctuary.
    • Where as Papikonda remains entirely inside the East and West Godavari districts near Godavari basin after 2014 and after the construction of Polavaram Dam.

    Hence option 3rd is correct.


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