Context:
Haritha Vasantham, an Eco-restoration project covers Anamudi Shola national park area in Munnar with natural grasslands.
About Anamudi Shola National Park:
- Location – Idukki, Kerala
- Consists of 3 Reserve Forests – Mannavan shola, Idivara shola and Pullardi shola
- Surrounded by Mathikettan Shola National Park, Eravikulam National Park, Pampadum Shola National Park, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary and the Kurinjimala Sanctuary.
- River – Pambar River flows east and joins Amaravati Reservoir.
- 2 Settlements – Koodallar kudi and Valsapetty kudi
- Wildlife includes Elephant, Tiger, Nilgiri tahr, Gaur, Spotted Deer, Sambar, Grizzled Giant Squirrel, Hanuman Langur, Sloth Bear, Flying Squirrels etc.
- Other National Parks in Kerala – Eravikulam, Mathikettan Shola, Pambadum Shola, Periyar NP, Silent Valley NP.
Source: The Hindu
Previous Year Question
With reference to India’s Desert National Park, which of the following statements are correct?
1. It is spread over two districts.
2. There is no human habitation inside the Park.
3. It is one of the natural habitats of the Great Indian Bustard.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2020 Prelims]
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (c)
