Loading...
UPSC 2005: Consider the following statements: 1. Silent Valley National Park is in the Nallamalai range. 2. Pathrakkadavu Hydroelectric Project is proposed to be built near the Silent Valley National Park. 3. The Kunthi river originates in Silent Valley’s rainforests. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a)1 and 3
(b)2 only
(c)2 and 3
(d)1, 2 and 3
Attempt This Question
Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (c) 2 and 3
Silent Valley National Park lies in the Western Ghats/Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve—not in the Nallamalai range—so statement 1 is false. The Pathrakkadavu (Kunthipuzha) hydro-electric project was indeed proposed just outside the park, and the Kunthipuzha (Kunthi) River rises inside Silent Valley’s rainforest, so statements 2 and 3 are true. Therefore, only statements 2 and 3 are correct. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silent_Valley_National_Park?utm_source=openai))
Related UPSC Questions
More from Protected Areas & Wildlife
2005moderate
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (National Park/Wild-life Sanctuary) (A) Bondla W
2004moderate
Consider the following statements: 1. Toothless mammals such as pangolins are not found in India. 2. Gibbon is the only ape found in India. Which of t
2004moderate
Match List I (National Park/Sanctuary) with List II (State) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List I (A) Kanger Ghati Nation
Related Environment & Ecology Topics
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the correct answer to this UPSC 2005 Environment & Ecology question?▼
The correct answer is option (c): 2 and 3. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
Which year was this Protected Areas & Wildlife question asked in UPSC Prelims?▼
This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2005, GS Paper 1, as Question 134. It falls under Environment & Ecology > Protected Areas & Wildlife.
What is the difficulty level of this UPSC question?▼
This question is rated "moderate". It requires sound conceptual understanding of the topic.
How many UPSC Prelims questions have been asked from Protected Areas & Wildlife?▼
UPSC has asked 49 questions from Protected Areas & Wildlife (under Environment & Ecology) across multiple years. Visit the topic page to see the full list and year-wise trends.