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?
A
1 and 3
B
2 only
C
2 and 3
D
1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
1. Statement 1 is incorrect. Silent Valley National Park is located in the Nilgiri Hills in Kerala, not the Nallamalai range (which is part of the Eastern Ghats).
2. Statement 2 is correct. The proposed Pathrakkadavu Hydroelectric project was controversial because its location was near the ecologically sensitive Silent Valley National Park, raising environmental concerns.
3. Statement 3 is correct. The Kunthi river (Kunthipuzha) originates in the Silent Valley's rainforests and flows through the park.
4. Therefore, statements 2 and 3 are correct.