ANAMUDI SHOLA NATIONAL PARK
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- From a stark burnt-out land, the Pazhathottam area in Anamudi Shola National Park has transformed into a green heaven teeming with life due to conservation efforts.
Anamudi Shola National Park
- Anamudi Shola National Park is a protected area located along the Western Ghats of Idukki district in Kerala state.
- It lies just east of Eravikulam National parak.
- It is surrounded by Eravikulam National Park, Pampadum Shola National park, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary and Mathikettan Shola Park.
- Anamudi shola National Park consists of three Shola Reserve Forests namely Pannavan shola, Pullaradi shola and Indivara shola together occupying an area of 42068 Sq.Km.
- It was declared as a National Park in the year of 2003.
- The park provides safe and comfortable habitat to the wild species of flora and fauna.
- The rich wildlife includes Elephant, Tiger, Panther, Indian Bison, Nilgiri tahr, Gaur, Spotted Deer, Sambar, Giant Grizzled Squirrel, Hanuman Langur, Sloth Bear, Flying Squirrels etc.
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PRACTICE QUESTION Q. Arrange the following locations from North to South: 1. Periyar National Park 2. Mathiketan Shola National Park 3. Anaimudi National Park 4. Silent Valley National Park Select the correct code from the options given below: [A] 3,4,1,2 [B] 2,4,3,1 [C] 3,4,2,1 [D] 4,3,2,1 Answer: [D] 4,3,2,1 |
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