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The famous wildlife sanctuary globally known as the natural habitat of the endangered Nilgiri Tahr and characterized by Shola-grassland ecosystem is:
A. Eravikulam National Park✓ Correct Answer
B. Silent Valley National Park
C. Thirunelli Wildlife Sanctuary
D. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
💡 Solution & Explanation
Eravikulam National Park in Kerala is globally recognized as the primary natural stronghold for the endangered Nilgiri Tahr amidst a unique high-altitude shola-grassland ecosystem. Other locations like Silent Valley protect different tropical rainforest flora and fauna assemblages rather than hosting major tahr populations. Biodiversity and protected areas in India form crucial portions of environmental geography preparation.
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