Consider the following statements: 1. Silent Valley National Park is in the Nallamalai range. 2. Pathrakkadavu Hydroelectric project is proposed to be built near the Silent Valley National Park. 3. The Kunthi river originates in Silent Valleys rainforests

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Q: 54 (IAS/2005)
Consider the following statements:
1. Silent Valley National Park is in the Nallamalai range.
2. Pathrakkadavu Hydroelectric project is proposed to be built near the Silent Valley National Park.
3. The Kunthi river originates in Silent Valley’s rainforests.
Which of the statements is/are correct?

question_subject: 

Geography

question_exam: 

IAS

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{'silent valley national park': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'kunthi river originates': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'silent valley': [3, 0, 2, 0], 'pathrakkadavu hydroelectric project': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'rainforests': [0, 0, 1, 2], 'nallamalai range': [0, 0, 1, 0]}

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect because the Silent Valley National Park is not located in the Nallamalai range but rather in the Nilgiri hills. Nallamalai range is part of Eastern Ghats whereas Silent Valley is part of Western Ghats.

Statement 2 is correct. The Pathrakkadavu Hydroelectric project is proposed near the Silent Valley National Park. It is a controversial project due to environmental concerns, given the proximity to a region known for its rich biodiversity.

Statement 3 is also correct. The Kunthi River does originate in Silent Valley`s rainforests. It is often referred to as `Pristine Kunthi River` due to the pure water and the surrounding biodiversity.

Thus the correct answer is option 3 - only statements 2 and 3 are correct.