Environment and Ecology
2017
Ecology & Ecosystems
Biodiversity
From the ecological point of view, which one of the following assumes importance in being a good link between the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats?
B.Nallamala Forest
D.Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve
A.Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
C.Nagarhole National Park
Correct Answer: Option A
The Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve serves as a crucial wildlife corridor within the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, effectively linking the Western Ghats with the rest of the Eastern Ghats.
It acts as a genetic link between several protected areas, including:
- Billigiriranga Swamy Temple Wildlife Sanctuary
- Sigur Plateau
- Mudumalai National Park
- Bandipur National Park
Therefore, Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve is the correct answer.
Hence, option A is correct.
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