UPSC Prelims 2019 · Question 67 of 99

UPSC Prelims 2019 question on Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve

Which of the following are in Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve?

  1. Neyyar, Peppara and Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve
  2. Mudumalai, Sathyamangalam and Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Silent Valley National Park
  3. Kaundinya, Gundla Brahmeswaram and Papikonda Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Mukurthi National Park
  4. Kawal and Sri Venkateswara Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve
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Answer: A. Neyyar, Peppara and Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve

Verdict

Correct answer: Neyyar, Peppara and Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve → Option (a).

Analysis

Located in the Western Ghats in the south of the country, the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve is a unique genetic reservoir of cultivated plants. Three wildlife sanctuaries — Shendurney, Peppara and Neyyar — are located in the site, as well as the Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve.

The other options contain wildlife sanctuaries and national parks that belong to different biosphere reserves in India.

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