Which of the following Protected Areas are located in Cauvery basin ? 1. Nagarhole National Park 2. Papikonda National Park 3. Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve 4. Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. The question asks which Protected Areas are located in the Cauvery basin. 2. Statement 1: Nagarhole National Park (also known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park) in Karnataka is located within the Cauvery River basin. The Kabini River, a tributary of the Cauvery, flows through it. (Correct) 3. Statement 2: Papikonda National Park is located in Andhra Pradesh, primarily in the Godavari River basin. It is not in the Cauvery basin. (Incorrect) 4. Statement 3: Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu is situated in the region where the Eastern Ghats meet the Western Ghats. The Moyar River, a tributary of the Bhavani River (which itself is a tributary of the Cauvery), flows through this reserve, placing it within the broader Cauvery basin. (Correct) 5. Statement 4: Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala is contiguous with Nagarhole and Bandipur National Parks. The Kabini River and its tributaries flow through this sanctuary, making it part of the Cauvery basin. (Correct) 6. Therefore, Nagarhole National Park, Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve, and Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary are located in the Cauvery basin.