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    Question

    Arittapatti Biodiversity Heritage Site’ is in which

    state?
    A Kerala Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Telangana Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Tamil Nadu Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Andhra Pradesh Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Karnataka Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Tamil Nadu government area spread across Arittapatti and Meenakshipuram villages in Madurai district as ‘Arittapatti Biodiversity Heritage Site’ under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002. The village Arittapatti consists of a chain of seven barren granite hillocks. One of the water bodies, Anaikondan Lake, was built during the reign of Pandyas in the 16th century. Hillocks in Arittapatti village have rich biological and historical significance with the presence of around 250 bird species, including three flagship raptor species—Laggar Falcon , Shaheen Falcon, and Bonelli’s Eagle—and wildlife such as Indian pangolin, python, and slender loris. The site also features various megalithic structures, Tamil Brahmi inscriptions, Jain Beds, and 2,200-year-old rock-cut temples, lending it historical value.

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