UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 14
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 ?
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Correct answer: A
Correct Option: A
Explanation: Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu links the Eastern and Western Ghats, sustaining wildlife movement through the Nilgiri and adjacent landscapes.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Correct - Correct-Sathyamangalam forms a key ecological corridor between the Ghats.
B: Incorrect - Nallamala hills are part of the Eastern Ghats, not the main inter-Ghat link.
C: Incorrect - Nagarhole is in the Western Ghats and is not itself the bridge between both ranges.
D: Incorrect - Seshachalam is an Eastern Ghats landscape rather than this critical connecting reserve.