Male Mahadeshwara Hills Wildlife Sanctuary

• Location: Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka
• Landscape: Hilly forest ecosystem in southern Karnataka, at the Western Ghats–Eastern Ghats transition.
• Vegetation: Mainly dry deciduous forests, along with moist deciduous and scrub forests.
• Fauna: Elephant, tiger, leopard, gaur, sloth bear, sambar and chital.
• Ecological importance: Important wildlife habitat and corridor connecting forests of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
• Associated landscape: Located close to the Biligiriranga (BRT) Tiger Reserve and the Cauvery wildlife landscape.
• Important river: The Cauvery River is associated with the broader landscape.

🟢 Prelims MCQ — English

Q. With reference to the Male Mahadeshwara Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, consider the following statements:

1. It is located in Karnataka.
2. It is situated in the Chamarajanagar district.
3. It forms part of an important wildlife corridor in southern India.
4. It is located entirely within Tamil Nadu.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: (b) 1, 2 and 3 only

Explanation: Male Mahadeshwara Hills Wildlife Sanctuary is in Karnataka’s Chamarajanagar district and forms an important part of the wildlife landscape connecting southern Karnataka with adjoining Tamil Nadu. Hence, statement 4 is incorrect.