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Which of the following Protected Areas are located in Cauvery basin

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

(d)

1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer:

(c)

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Explanation

Nagarhole National Park, also known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park, is in the Cauvery Basin in India’s Karnataka State. Papikonda National Park is located near Rajamahendravaram in the Papi Hills.It is an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area and home to some endangered species of flora and fauna. It is not in cauvery basin. Therefore, the correct answer is (c).