[Jan] Nilgiri Biosphere reserves

Question 1

Location?

Answer 1

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- encompasses parts of Tamilnadu, Kerala and Karnataka.

Question 2

Which are protected areas present within this reserve.?

Answer 2

Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Wyanaad Wildlife Sanctuary Bandipur National Park, Nagarhole National Park, Mukurthi National Park and Silent Valley

Question 3

Importance?

Answer 3

It is part of UNESCO world network of biosphere reserves

-Largest protected forest area in India

Question 4

What is sigur plateau?

Answer 4

• Located in Nilgiri district of Tamilnadu

- It is a wildlife corridor that connects western ghats & eastern ghat

Question 5

What is Keystone species?

Answer 5

A keystone species is a plant or animal that plays a unique and crucial role in the way an ecosystem functions. Without them, the ecosystem would be dramatically different or cease to exist altogether.

Question 6

What are Elephant Corridors?

Answer 6

narrow strips of land that connect two large habitats of elephants.

Question 7

What is ‘Gaj Yatra’?

Answer 7

a nationwide campaign to protect elephants, was launched on the occasion of World Elephant Day in 2017.