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:

Nagarhole National Park, also known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park, is located in Karnataka and lies within the Cauvery Basin. Therefore, Statement 1 is correct.

Papikonda National Park is situated near Rajamahendravaram in the Papi Hills of Andhra Pradesh. The Godavari River flows through it. Thus, it is not located in the Cauvery Basin. Therefore, Statement 2 is not correct.

Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve is a protected area in the Eastern Ghats of Tamil Nadu. It acts as a wildlife corridor within the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, connecting the Western and Eastern Ghats. It adjoins the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary, making it part of the Cauvery basin. Therefore, Statement 3 is correct.

Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Kerala. The Kabini River, a tributary of the Cauvery River, flows through it. Therefore, it is part of the Cauvery basin. Therefore, Statement 4 is correct.

Hence, the correct answer is C: 1, 3, and 4 only.