From the ecological point of view, which one of the following assumes

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?

[amp_mcq option1=”Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve” option2=”Nallamala Forest” option3=”Nagarhole National Park” option4=”Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve” correct=”option1″]

This question was previously asked in
UPSC IAS – 2017
The correct option is A) Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve.
– The question asks for an ecological link between the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats. This refers to a region that serves as a wildlife corridor, allowing movement of animals and maintaining genetic connectivity between populations in the two mountain ranges.
– Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve is located in the Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats landscape, specifically connecting the Biligirirangan Hills (considered part of the Western Ghats) and the Eastern Ghats. It forms a crucial corridor for wildlife, particularly elephants, between the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (at the junction of the two Ghats) and the Eastern Ghats.
– Nallamala Forest and Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve are primarily located within the Eastern Ghats, not serving as a link *between* the two ranges.
– Nagarhole National Park is located firmly within the Western Ghats, near the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, but is not a link between the two Ghats; rather, it’s part of the Western Ghats complex.
The region where the Eastern and Western Ghats meet, particularly around the Nilgiri Hills and extending into areas like Sathyamangalam, is vital for maintaining the ecological integrity of wildlife populations across South India. Protecting such corridors is essential for conservation efforts, especially for wide-ranging species like elephants and tigers.
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