With reference to Papikonda National Park, consider the following statements:
1. It is located in the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
2. The park is part of the Godavari River basin
3. It is known for its tropical moist deciduous forests.
4. It is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 2 and 3 only

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With reference to Papikonda National Park, consider the following statements:
1. It is located in the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
2. The park is part of the Godavari River basin
3. It is known for its tropical moist deciduous forests.
4. It is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 2 and 3 only

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Papikonda National Park in the Eastern Ghats has documented 51 species of herpetofauna.

Statement 1 is correct: Papikonda National Park is situated in the Eastern Ghats mountain range, primarily in Andhra Pradesh, covering parts of East and West Godavari districts, with a small portion extending into Telangana. It is part of the hilly terrain of the Eastern Ghats, characterized by rugged hills and valleys.

Statement 2 is correct: The Godavari River flows through the park, forming natural embankments, sandbars, and riparian habitats. This makes Papikonda an important watershed area and a key ecological zone within the Godavari basin.

Statement 3 is correct: Papikonda National Park features tropical moist deciduous forests, which are rich in biodiversity. These forests support species like tigers, leopards, gaur, sambar deer, and a variety of birds and reptiles, making it an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA).

Statement 4 is not correct: Papikonda National Park, though ecologically significant and proposed for conservation recognition, is not currently a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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With reference to Papikonda National Park, consider the following statements: 1. It is located in the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. 2. The park is part of the Godavari River basin 3. It is known for its tropical moist deciduous forests. 4. It is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 2 and 4 only (d) 2 and 3 only