From the ecological point of view, which one of the following assumes importance in being a good link between the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats?

From the ecological point of view, which one of the following assumes…

Answer

(a) Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve — It lies at the junction of the Eastern and Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu and is a crucial wildlife corridor linking landscapes like Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and Eastern Ghats forests. Verdict: Correct.
(b) Nallamala Forest — It is a major forest tract of the Eastern Ghats in Andhra Pradesh/Telangana, but it is not the key ecological link between the two ghat systems. Verdict: Incorrect.
(c) Nagarhole National Park — It is in the Western Ghats landscape of Karnataka; important ecologically, but not the connecting bridge to the Eastern Ghats. Verdict: Incorrect.
(d) Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve — It is part of the Eastern Ghats in Andhra Pradesh and is not the principal link with the Western Ghats. Verdict: Incorrect.