Question

Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary is located in ________.
A.Andhra Pradesh.
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Kerala
D. Karnataka

Answer 1

Hint: Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the state that has the Periyar river and the Periyar dam.
The language commonly spoken in that state is Malayalam.
It is famous for its tagline "God's own country".

Complete answer:
Let us assess the options and discuss the solution.

Option A. Andhra Pradesh has famous sanctuaries like Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary, Kolleru Bird Sanctuary, etc. It is an incorrect option.

Option B. Tamil Nadu has famous sanctuaries like Indira Gandhi National Park, Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, etc. It is an incorrect option.

Option C. Periyar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary (PNP) is an ensured zone close to Thekkady in the areas of Idukki, Kottayam, and Pathanamthitta in Kerala, India. It is famous for the conservation of elephants. It is the correct option.

Option D. Karnataka has famous sanctuaries like Bandipur Wildlife Sanctuary, Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, etc. It is an incorrect option.

Hence, the correct answer is option (C)

Note: Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary was under the reign of the Pandavas in the twelfth century a dam named Mullaperiyar was built across the west streaming waterway Periyar. Therefore, it made a fake lake in the territory which today remains at the focal point of the safe-haven, improving its excellence to more prominent degrees. With the formation of this lake, the scene and the highlights of the valley changed radically.