Which of the following Protected Areas are located in Cauvery basin?1.Nagarhole National park2.Papikonda National Park3.Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve4.Wayanad Wildlife SanctuarySelect the correct answer using the code given below:

1. A

   1 and 2 only

   1 and 2 only. Papikonda is Godavari (Andhra), not Cauvery.

2. B

   3 and 4 only

   3 and 4 only. Nagarhole is also Cauvery-basin (Kabini).

3. C

   1, 3 and 4 only

   1, 3 and 4 only. Nagarhole, Sathyamangalam and Wayanad sit on Cauvery tributaries. Papikonda does not.

4. D

   1, 2, 3 and 4

   All four. Papikonda is the miss.

Summary. Official key is (c) 1, 3 and 4 only. Nagarhole (Kabini), Sathyamangalam and Wayanad drain to the Cauvery. Papikonda National Park is on the Godavari in Andhra Pradesh.