Which of the following are in Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve?
Detailed Explanation:
Answer: Option 1 — Neyyar, Peppara and Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve
The Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve is located in the southern Western Ghats, spanning across Kerala and Tamil Nadu. It comprises three wildlife sanctuaries in Kerala (Neyyar, Peppara, and Shendurney) and the Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu, making Option 1 the correct answer. This biosphere reserve is recognized as one of the 18 hotspots of biological diversity in the world and serves as a genetic reservoir of cultivated and wild species, including many rare, endemic, and medicinal plants.
📝 Short Notes: Major Biosphere Reserves of India
| Biosphere Reserve | Location | Key Protected Areas |
|---|---|---|
| Agasthyamala | Kerala & Tamil Nadu | Neyyar, Peppara, Shendurney WLS; Kalakad Mundanthurai TR |
| Nilgiri | Tamil Nadu, Kerala & Karnataka | Mudumalai, Wayanad, Bandipur WLS; Silent Valley NP; Nagarhole NP |
| Nanda Devi | Uttarakhand | Nanda Devi NP, Valley of Flowers NP |
| Great Nicobar | Andaman & Nicobar | Campbell Bay NP, Galathea NP |
| Sundarbans | West Bengal | Sundarbans NP and Tiger Reserve |
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