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Which of the following statements regarding the protected areas, biosphere reserves, and wildlife sanctuaries of Odisha are correct?

  1. Similipal National Park is located in the Mayurbhanj district and is designated as part of the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves.Answer
  2. Gahirmatha Wildlife Sanctuary is the world's largest nesting beach (arribada site) for Olive Ridley sea turtles along the Bay of Bengal coast.Answer
  3. C
    Similipal Tiger Reserve ecosystem is primarily drained by the Godavari River and its major left-bank tributaries.
  4. Satkosia Tiger Reserve encompasses the scenic gorge formed by the Mahanadi River flowing through central Odisha.Answer

Answer

The correct statements are that Similipal National Park is located in Mayurbhanj district and belongs to the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves; Gahirmatha Wildlife Sanctuary is the world's largest Olive Ridley sea turtle nesting beach; and Satkosia Tiger Reserve encloses the Mahanadi River gorge.
The statements confirming Similipal's Mayurbhanj location and UNESCO World Network status, Gahirmatha's status as the world's largest Olive Ridley sea turtle mass nesting site, and Satkosia's location along the Mahanadi River gorge are all accurate facts concerning Odisha's state environment and wildlife network.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the geographical location, status, and UNESCO recognition of Similipal National Park.
Similipal is located in Mayurbhanj district of northern Odisha and was included in the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves in 2009.
Verifies the administrative and international environmental recognition of Similipal.
2
Evaluate the coastal sanctuary specifications for Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary.
Gahirmatha is celebrated globally as the largest mass nesting beach (arribada) for Olive Ridley sea turtles.
Confirms the flagship fauna and ecological significance of Gahirmatha Wildlife Sanctuary.
3
Examine the drainage basin of Similipal Biosphere Reserve.
Similipal is drained by rivers like the Budhabalanga, Salandi, and tributaries of the Baitarani. The Godavari River flows through southern India and does not drain Similipal.
Identifies the hydrologic mismatch in the statement regarding the river system.
4
Assess the location and river association of Satkosia Tiger Reserve.
Satkosia protects the rich biodiversity surrounding the 22 km long gorge formed by the Mahanadi River.
Validates the physical geography and river basin associated with Satkosia.

Key Concept

State Protected Area Network, Wildlife Sanctuaries, and Drainage Systems of Odisha
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State Environment, Forests, and Wildlife Sanctuaries

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